frugal
adjective
Simple meaning
Of something which is consumed: Careful or wise in expenditure.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɹuɡəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
Of something which is supplied or used (especially food): Obtained by or characterized by frugality.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.
Used this way, frugal is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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