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Another word for frugal

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Adjective

  1. Careful in the use of material resources

    See also:

    save

    careful

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Another word for frugal

Modifier

  1. Not wasteful

    See also:

    economical

    careful

  2. Not costly or luxurious

    See also:

    thrifty

    scanty

    moderate

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Sentence Examples

  • In business transactions Alex was frugal with his money, but when it came to his family, he was generous.

  • If I could find a woman that frugal, I might just settle down.

  • There was a fine line between being frugal and being a miser.

  • From what I hear, he's pretty... frugal; I guess would be the best word.

  • The Hakkas are a hardy and frugal race, belonging mainly to the hill districts.

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