Word Frequency
frugal (ˈfruːɡəl
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Definitions
adjective
- practising economy; living without waste; thrifty
- not costly; meagre
Derived Forms
fruˈgality, ˈfrugalness nounˈfrugally adverb
Word Origin
C16: from Latin frūgālis, from frūgī useful, temperate, from frux fruitSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = thrifty, sparing, careful, prudent, provident, parsimonious, abstemious, penny-wise, saving, cheeseparing,
Translations for 'frugal'
- British English: frugal People who are frugal or who live frugal lives do not eat much or spend much money on themselves. ADJECTIVEShe lives a frugal life.
- Brazilian Portuguese: frugal
- Chinese: 俭朴的俭儉朴樸的
- European Spanish: parco parca
- French: frugal frugale
- German: genügsam
- Italian: frugale
- Japanese: 質素な
- Korean: 검소한
- Portuguese: frugal
- Spanish: parco parca
Example Sentences Including 'frugal'
Aberdeen's inside-left Archie Baird had been taken prisoner in North Africa and had spent two years in Italy on frugal fare.Soccer at War
By the time she was dressed and presentable, I had our frugal breakfast ready.Whistler in the Dark
He is quite frugal , apart from the Euro 400 monthly mobile bill.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
I don't think you will see many clubs doing that now, it's a frugal era we are entering.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
If there's any regret that Tata-a man of frugal habits-has, it must be not having become the chairman any earlier.Business Today (2002)
LEAN TIMES IN JERSEY The New Jersey Devils are in a scoring slump, even by their own frugal standards.Toronto Sun (2003)
McKinnon, in between rather more frugal sips, examined the Captain's sextant, thermometer and barometer.San Andreas
Prime Minister John Howard warned yesterday of a looming danger to Australia's prosperity and a frugal Budget in May.The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)
They ate a very frugal supper (for hobbits), and then went on again.THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)
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