Nancy is economical with her smiles.
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Economical
/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/
Synonyms for "economical" (169 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Adjective(17 words)
frugalaffordableaffordable housing developmentattractivebudget-consciousbudget-pricedbudgetarybudgetary concernsbudgetary targetscanniestchariestcheapestchintziercompact prosecompact suvconcise claimconcise solution
Noun(9 words)
affordingbackpackerbudget categorybudget designbudget movebudget planbudget stancebudgetingconcise phrasing
Verb(1 words)
choose energy efficient appliances
Strong matches (51)
Adjective(22 words)
concise writingconservative mindsetcost-effectivecost-savingeconomiceconomic bureaueconomic effecteconomic explanationeconomic measureeffective techniqueefficientefficient applianceefficient societyelastic energy conservingelectric heater efficiencyenergy saving measurefiscal administrationfiscal planfrugal livinggeothermal heat pump
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Noun(17 words)
conservation projectconservative stanceconservative usagecost benefit analysiscost effectivecruisingcutthroateconomic freedomeconomic indicatorseconomic strategyefficiency metric valueenergy conserving strategyenergy savingenergy saving light bulbsenergy-saving devicefuel economy passenger vehiclelean
Verb(2 words)
Related words (84)
Noun(17 words)
least cost path metriclow energylow maintenanceminimalistmore energy-conservingpennypower saving habitsresource efficiencyretrenchingshort sentence textsmart buyspring energy conservingsteam turbine efficiencysustainable agricultural systemthe fewer the betterthe less the bettervehicle efficiency
lowlow-pricedmanageablemeanmiserlymoderatemodestmoney-savingniggardlynominalparsimoniouspenny-pinchingpenny-wisepenuriouspolitico-economicprovidentprudentprudentialreasonablesaving
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Adjective(24 words)
low tech setuplow-costlow-cost itemmass-market launchminimal materialsmore conservativepennywise budgetingpracticalpractical skillspurchasablescotchshort movessimple livingsixpennysparingstintingsustainable farmingsustainable lifestyletautthriftier
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Adverb(1 words)
more saved energy
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: frugal, affordable, affordable housing development, affording, attractive.
- Sentence evidence is available for economical, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "economical".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "economical"
Keep "economical" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "economical" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "economical", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "economical" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entrieseconomical designeconomical energy useeconomical operationeconomical policyeconomical procurementeconomical vehicle
Inflections
2 entriesmore economicalmost economical
Derivations
4 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
It's more economical to go by bus instead of taking a taxi.
Source: tatoeba (40972)
This problem bristles with difficulties both psychological and economical.
Source: tatoeba (56746)
This car is very economical on gas.
Source: tatoeba (58738)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "economical"?
Closest matches include frugal, affordable, affordable housing development, affording, attractive.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "economical"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.