frugal synonyms

frugal

modif.

  1. Not wasteful

    thrifty, saving, prudent, parsimonious; see careful, economical 1.

  2. Not costly or luxurious

    meager, skimpy, Spartan; see moderate 5, scanty. See syn. study at thrifty.

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