frugal
Translation
thrifty, economical, sparing
Examples
He leads a very frugal life.
He leads a very frugal life.
She is very frugal with her money.
She is very frugal with her money.
They ate a frugal meal of bread and cheese.
They ate a frugal meal of bread and cheese.
Grammar Patterns
a frugal ((noun)) a simple and plain thing They ate a frugal meal.
((to be)) frugal to be economical He leads a very frugal life.
frugal ((with sth.)) to be sparing with something She is very frugal with her money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thrifty, economical, prudent; Antonyms: extravagant, wasteful
Etymology
From Latin 'frugalis' (economical, useful), related to 'frux' (fruit, profit).
Memory Tips
Frugal people are careful not to let their money go 'fugitive'. They hold onto it.