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most frugal

ADJECTIVE

economical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

canny careful meticulous prudent stingy thrifty

WEAK

abstemious chary conserving discreet meager mingy parsimonious penny-pinching penny-wise preserving provident saving scrimping sparing spartan tight tightwad unwasteful wary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless incautious spendthrift wasteful

WEAK

generous lavish spendthrifty uneconomical

Example Sentences

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Our task was simple enough: Find the most frugal way to cook pasta, and explain the science behind it.

From National Geographic • Aug. 8, 2023

Most of her recipes are incredibly budget friendly, making them perfect for the most frugal home cook.

From Salon • May 9, 2023

That’s better mpg than even the most frugal compact sedans, plus you get a rugged pickup style, stellar passenger space and crossover-like maneuverability.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022

“I’m probably one of the most frugal people you’ve ever met,” he says.

From The Verge • Feb. 5, 2020

The table at the Selvas', always exquisitely neat, and decorated with flowers, was most frugal, and very simple as regards food.

From The Saint by Thayer, William Roscoe