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frugal
adjective
Sparing or economical with regard to money or food; simple and plain.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Latin frugalis "economical, thrifty," from frugi "useful, proper," from frux "fruit, profit."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His frugal habits allowed him to save for retirement."
- 2.
"The frugal meal of bread and soup was satisfying."
- 3.
"She lived a frugal but happy life."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
thriftyeconomicalsparingprudentcareful
Related Words
savingabstemiousparsimoniousaustere
Fun Fact
Frugal comes from the Latin for fruit or profit—the idea being that frugal people make good use of what they have. Unlike "cheap" or "stingy," frugal has positive connotations of wisdom.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (F, R, U, G, A, L)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "FRUGAL" appears in many related words.
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