Frugal synonyms
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The definition of thrifty is someone who is frugal and who is careful about where their money goes.
Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended; incurring no loss, though not gainful.
Fitting close or too close to the skin; snug:
Excessively sparing or frugal.
economical (related)
Relating to economy in any other sense.
scanty (related)
Narrow; small; close
Careful and shrewd, especially where one's own interests are concerned.
The definition of chary is a person who does not take chances or is not very giving.
Prudent or economical
Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal
careful (related)
The definition of careful is someone or something that works or thinks in a cautious, thorough or thoughtful way.
save (related)
Careful in the use of material resources
avoiding waste
conservational
Of or pertaining to conservation.
The definition of meager is something that is thin, scanty or not enough.
Barely or not quite enough; somewhat less in size, fullness, etc. than is needed; scanty
moderate (related)
Mild; calm; gentle; not violent
Showing strict self-discipline and self-denial; ascetic
Not high in price; cheap.
Stinging or capable of stinging
unwasteful
Not wasteful.
extravagant (antonym)
The definition of extravagant is being excessive or overdone.
spendthrift (antonym)
The definition of spendthrift is wasteful or extravagant.
wasteful (antonym)
Marked by or inclined to waste; extravagant.
uneconomical (antonym)
Not economical
spendthrifty (antonym)
lavish (antonym)
Superabundant; excessive; as, lavish spirits.
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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