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parsimonious

adjective

/ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

Meaning

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.

stingy, frugal, miserly, tightfisted

generous, lavish, extravagant

parsimonious approach, parsimonious lifestyle, extremely parsimonious

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

Having a sound basis in logic or fact; legally or officially acceptable.

Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.

showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend

having qualities traditionally associated with men

Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.