CEFR B1

frugal

adjective

Meaning

Sparing or economical as regards money or food; not wasteful.

Examples

He lived a very frugal life, saving most of his income.
My frugal grandmother always made sure nothing went to waste.

Synonyms: thrifty, economical, sparing, austere

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frugal (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfruːɡəl/

Definition

Sparing or economical as regards money or food; not wasteful.

Examples

He lived a very frugal life, saving most of his income.
My frugal grandmother always made sure nothing went to waste.
They raised their children to be frugal and appreciate what they had.

How to Use frugal

frugal with money (prepositional phrase): Careful and not wasteful with money. — "He is very frugal with money, always looking for discounts."
frugal with food (prepositional phrase): Using food carefully and without waste. — "She was frugal with food, making sure to use every last bit."

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