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Definition of frugality

frugality

/fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/
fru · gal · i · ty
Adverb:frugally
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Plural:frugalities
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Adjective:frugal
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frugality Lexical Profile

frugality Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being sparing, thrifty, or economical in the use of money, food, or other resources; the avoidance of waste or extravagance.

Example

"Years of disciplined frugality allowed the couple to pay off their mortgage a decade early."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'stinginess' or 'miserliness,' which carry negative connotations of hoarding and greed, 'frugality' generally carries a positive or neutral connotation of prudent, responsible resource management.

• Rhymes for frugality

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French frugalité and directly from Latin frugalitas ('economy, temperance, thrift'), derived from frux ('fruit, produce, value').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frugality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frugality
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