frugal — using money or resources carefully and not wastefully
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: using money or resources carefully and not wastefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfruːɡəl/
Example Sentences
- She's so frugal that she collects free ketchup packets from fast food restaurants to use at home.
- His frugal approach to spending helped him save enough money to buy a house.
- The frugal chef made a delicious soup using only leftover vegetables.
frugal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfruːɡəl/]
using money or resources carefully and not wastefully
She was frugal enough to save money for her first home.
She remained frugal by saving every extra coin.
She stayed frugal, remained careful with money, and became successful.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'frugalis', derived from 'frugi' (fruit, produce, value) and related to 'frux' meaning beneficial use or profit. The word originally referred to producing or yielding fruit, then evolved to mean economical in use.
Breakdown
Latin 'frugi' (fruit, produce) + '-al' (adjective suffix) = frugal (characterized by careful use of resources)
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📝Examples
“She's so frugal that she collects free ketchup packets from fast food restaurants to use at home.”
“His frugal approach to spending helped him save enough money to buy a house.”
“The frugal chef made a delicious soup using only leftover vegetables.”
“My frugal roommate waters his plants with leftover coffee because 'waste not, want not.'”
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