Definitions for frugal

frugal fru·gal

Spelling: [froo-guh l]
IPA: /ˈfru gəl/

Frugal is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 91 anagrams from letters in frugal (afglru).

Definitions for frugal

adjective

  1. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
  2. entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: Synonyms: scant, slim, sparing, skimpy. Antonyms: luxurious, lavish, profuse.

Origin of frugal

1590-1600; Latin frūgālis economical, equivalent to frūg- (stem of frūx produce, fruit) + -ālis -al1

Examples for frugal

I am frugal to the point of cheapness—when out to dinner with friends, I used to contribute only for the dishes I had ordered.

It was about sunset, and the family were at their frugal meal.

What does it matter if some may sneer at your thread-bare carpets and frugal fare?

Even a frugal firm like Wal-Mart is enlarging its Silicon Valley presence.

Most people want the same things from Washington: a federal government that is efficient, competent, transparent, and frugal.

It could be that is exactly what frugal Pope Francis has in mind for the Bishop of Bling.

We had a frugal meal of bread, cheese, and cider set before us.

His memento mori was in his bed-chamber, and sat by him at his frugal meal.

Much of the praise Edwards earned for his Godzilla adaptation stemmed from his frugal use of the monster.

Not a hand was raised—for his worst enemies could not deny that he was temperate and frugal.

Word Value for frugal
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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