English Explanatory Dictionary

frugality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being frugal; prudent economy.
  2. A sparing use; sparingness.

Pronunciation

/fɹuːˈɡæləti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-frugality.wav

Word forms

frugality frugalities

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French frugalité. By surface analysis, frugal + -ity.

Synonyms

economy thrift thriftiness parsimony tightness stinginess miserliness
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