Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "frugal" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

lavish prodigal spendthrift

Capable Of

spend wisely on necessities

Derived Terms

frugalism frugalist frugalista frugality frugalize frugally frugalness infrugal superfrugal unfrugal

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cautious efficient

Related Terms

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush stingy

Related Terms

avoid expenditure waste

Similar Terms

thrifty

Synonym Network

cheap economical stinting thrifty

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