parsimonious — extremely frugal; unwilling to spend money or use resources
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely frugal; unwilling to spend money or use resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/
Korean meaning: 매우 인색한, 돈이나 자원을 쓰기를 꺼리는
Korean pronunciation: 파-시-모-니-어스 (강세: 모)
Example Sentences
- My parsimonious uncle still uses tea bags three times before throwing them away.
- The parsimonious CEO refused to turn on the office heating until employees started wearing gloves indoors.
- Her parsimonious nature led her to save every plastic bag and rubber band she encountered.
parsimonious
ADJECTIVE//ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs//
extremely frugal; unwilling to spend money or use resources
Extremely reluctant to spend money
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Origin
From Latin 'parsimonia' meaning stinginess or frugality, derived from 'parsus' (sparing, frugal). The suffix '-ious' means 'full of' or 'characterized by.'
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“My parsimonious uncle still uses tea bags three times before throwing them away.”
“The parsimonious CEO refused to turn on the office heating until employees started wearing gloves indoors.”
“Her parsimonious nature led her to save every plastic bag and rubber band she encountered.”
“The parsimonious restaurant owner counted individual grains of rice to control portions.”
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