Frugal synonyms

fro͝o'gəl

The definition of thrifty is someone who is frugal and who is careful about where their money goes.

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Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.

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economical (related)

Relating to economy in any other sense.

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Fitting close or too close to the skin; snug:

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Excessively sparing or frugal.

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scanty (related)

Narrow; small; close

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Showing strict self-discipline and self-denial; ascetic

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Reluctant to spend money; close-fisted

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Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

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(Dated) Of or from Scotland; Scottish.

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Resolute in the face of danger or adversity.

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Stinging or capable of stinging

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The definition of chary is a person who does not take chances or is not very giving.

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Prudent or economical

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Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal

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careful (related)

The definition of careful is someone or something that works or thinks in a cautious, thorough or thoughtful way.

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save (related)

Careful in the use of material resources

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avoiding waste

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conservational

Of or pertaining to conservation.

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extravagant (related)

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Barely or not quite enough; somewhat less in size, fullness, etc. than is needed; scanty

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moderate (related)

Mild; calm; gentle; not violent

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Careful with money; thrifty

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Not high in price; cheap.

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Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent; paltry; scanty; inadequate; unsatisfying.

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unwasteful

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spendthrift (antonym)

The definition of spendthrift is wasteful or extravagant.

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wasteful (antonym)

Marked by or inclined to waste; extravagant.

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uneconomical (antonym)

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spendthrifty (antonym)

Spendthrift; prodigal

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lavish (antonym)

Superabundant; excessive; as, lavish spirits.

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abstemious (related)

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generous (antonym)

Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]

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