frugally (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈfruːɡəli/

Definition

In a way that uses money or resources carefully and not wastefully.

Examples

• They managed to save enough for a down payment by living very frugally for several years.

• The restaurant's owner runs the business frugally, reusing ingredients and minimizing waste.

• Despite their wealth, the couple chose to live frugally, preferring simple pleasures over luxury.

How to Use frugally

live frugally (collocation)

To maintain a lifestyle that involves careful spending and saving. — "Many students learn to live frugally while at university."

spend frugally (collocation)

To spend money carefully and avoid waste. — "Even with a good income, they chose to spend frugally."

manage frugally (collocation)

To manage resources or finances carefully. — "The household budget was managed frugally to ensure all bills were paid."

Synonyms of frugally

Words with a similar meaning to frugally:

• economically
• sparingly
• thriftily
• providently

Antonyms of frugally

Words with the opposite meaning to frugally:

• extravagantly
• lavishly

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