Frugal

Meaning

economical; thrifty;

Economical in use or expenditure; avoiding waste.

Example Sentences

She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.

She is very frugal and always saves a portion of her income.

Example Expressions

frugal living

Synonyms

economical, thrifty, careful, sparing, prudent

Entry 1

economical, thrifty, careful, sparing

Entry 2

thrifty, economical, sparing, prudent, careful

Antonyms

wasteful, extravagant, lavish, spendthrift

Entry 1

wasteful, extravagant, lavish, spendthrift

Entry 2

extravagant, lavish, wasteful

Collocations

frugal living, frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal person, frugal spending, frugal choices

Entry 1

frugal living, frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal person

Entry 2

frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal spending, frugal choices