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.
economical (related)
Relating to economy in any other sense.
Fitting close or too close to the skin; snug:
scanty (related)
Narrow; small; close
Showing strict self-discipline and self-denial; ascetic
Excessively sparing or frugal.
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Frugal; economical; not extravagant;
Stinging or capable of stinging
The definition of chary is a person who does not take chances or is not very giving.
Prudent or economical
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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.
extravagant (related)
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
Careful with money; thrifty
Not high in price; cheap.
Poor, deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent; paltry; scanty; inadequate; unsatisfying.
unwasteful
Not wasteful.
spendthrift (antonym)
The definition of spendthrift is wasteful or extravagant.
wasteful (antonym)
Marked by or inclined to waste; extravagant.
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uneconomical (antonym)
Not economical
spendthrifty (antonym)
lavish (antonym)
Superabundant; excessive; as, lavish spirits.
abstemious (related)
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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