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Definition of Frugal

• (n.) Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time.
• (n.) Obtained by, or appropriate to, economy; as, a frugal fortune.

Synonyms of Frugal

• Sparing
• Economical
• Parsimonious
• Abstinent
• Abstemious
• Temperate
• Saving
• Thrifty
• Provident.

Antonyms of Frugal

• Profuse
• Luxurious
• Extravagant
• Prodigal
• Self-Indulgent
• Intemperate.

Homophones of Frugal