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frugal

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frugal

(adjective)

Meaning

using resources carefully and sparingly

Example

"The frugal family saved money by buying only necessary items."

Synonyms

thriftyeconomicalprudent

Antonyms

lavishextravagantwasteful

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'frugalis', meaning 'pertaining to fruits or crops'.
Related word forms
  • noun: frugality
  • adverb: frugally

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