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frugal Synonyms

Another word for frugal

Choosing another word for frugal depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sparing or economical as regards money or food; avoiding waste or extravagance.

Usage Example

"By maintaining a thrifty lifestyle during her twenties, she managed to save enough for a down payment on a house."

Strongest
thrifty
economical
Strong
sparing
prudent
provident
parsimonious
Weak
penny-wise
canny

• adjective (Context 2)

Simple, plain, and costing little (especially of a meal or daily provisions).

Usage Example

"The monks sat down to a meager supper of bread, lentil soup, and water."

Strong
meager
modest
plain
simple
spartan
austere
scanty

Opposites of frugal

The opposite of frugal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

extravagant
lavish
wasteful
sumptuous
spendthrift
luxurious
prodigal
opulent
See all opposites of frugal

• Nearby Words

frozen
frozenness
fructose
frugal
frugalista
frugality
frugally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Frugal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/frugal
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