💰frugal

adjective
/ˈfruːɡəl/

Meaning

Economical in use or expenditure; avoiding waste.
economical; thrifty;

Example Sentences

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

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

Example Expressions

frugal living

Synonyms

thrifty, economical, sparing, prudent, careful
Entry 1
thrifty, economical, sparing, prudent, careful
Entry 2
economical, thrifty, careful, sparing

Antonyms

extravagant, lavish, wasteful, spendthrift
Entry 1
extravagant, lavish, wasteful
Entry 2
wasteful, extravagant, lavish, spendthrift

Collocations

frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal spending, frugal choices, frugal living, frugal person
Entry 1
frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal spending, frugal choices
Entry 2
frugal living, frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal person

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