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- Dictionaryfrugal/ˈfruːɡl/
adjective
- 1. sparing or economical as regards money or food: "I'm a bit too frugal to splash out on designer clothes" Similar Opposite
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FRUGAL definition: 1. careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount: 2. careful when…. Learn more.
The meaning of FRUGAL is characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources. How to use frugal in a sentence. Frugal Has Surprising Roots Synonym Discussion of Frugal.
FRUGAL meaning: 1. careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount: 2. careful when…. Learn more.
Frugal definition: economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful. See examples of FRUGAL used in a sentence.
1. adjective. People who are frugal or who live frugal lives do not eat much or spend much money on themselves. She lives a frugal life. Synonyms: thrifty, sparing, careful, prudent More Synonyms of frugal. frugality (fruːgælɪti ) uncountable noun. We must practise the strictest frugality and economy.
adjective. /ˈfruːɡl/ using only as much money or food as is necessary. a frugal existence/life. The monks lead a frugal existence in their isolated monastery. He has always been hard-working and frugal. a frugal Methodist background. opposite extravagant. Definitions on the go.
A person who lives simply and economically can be called frugal. Buying clothes at a consignment shop would be considered frugal. Not getting your mom a gift for her birthday — that's just cheap.