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."

Synonyms of frugal

Words with a similar meaning to frugal:

• thrifty
• economical
• sparing
• austere

Antonyms of frugal

Words with the opposite meaning to frugal:

• extravagant
• prodigal

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