adjective
frugal
FROO-gul/ˈfruːɡl/
Using money or resources carefully to avoid waste.
The frugal man saves the last good food instead of throwing it away.
Etymology
The Latin “fruit, produce” root also carried the idea of value or results. The sense developed through “useful” and “profitable” to “economical,” connecting frugality with getting value from resources.
In context
ensure i find ways to help the business grow whilst also helping you to save money by using resources in a frugal and responsible manner
More examples
- We stay frugal with water by taking shorter showers.
- Their frugal wedding leaves them with money for a house.
- He becomes more frugal when his work hours drop.
Forms
frugal · more frugal · most frugal
frugality noun — The habit of avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
frugally adverb — In a way that avoids waste.
Similar words
- thrifty
- Emphasizes saving money and making available resources last.
- economical
- Emphasizes achieving a result with minimal cost or waste.