01 a. Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, ti…
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Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time.“I oft admire How Nature, wise and frugal, could commit Such disproportions.” — Milton.
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Obtained by, or appropriate to, economy; as, a frugal fortune.