What does "economical" mean?

Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

How do you pronounce "economical"?

Pronounced //ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl//.

Common synonyms include: frugal, affordable, affordable housing development, affording, attractive, backpacker.

/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/ adj

adj ·Common ·High school level

Adjective

1
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
"He was an economical person by nature."
2
Saving money or resources.
"The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase."
3
Relating to economy in any other sense. dated
"In economical science, value and the power of producing value are taken into consideration."
4
Having a low economy rate.

Adjective

1
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness wordnet
2
avoiding waste wordnet
3
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth wordnet

"Nancy is economical with her smiles."

From economic + -al.