Today, frugal is used to describe things that reflect a fastidious dedication to foregoing the fancy, as in “he insists on a frugal diet of fungi and fava beans.”

Frugal definition: economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful.. See examples of FRUGAL used in a sentence.

FRUGAL definition: 1. careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount: 2. careful when…. Learn more.

Definition of frugal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A frugal meal is small and not expensive. The diet was frugal: cheese and water, rice and beans.

Frugality is the quality of being frugal, sparing, thrifty, prudent, or economical in the consumption of resources such as food, time or money, and avoiding waste, lavishness or extravagance.

4 days ago · frugal (comparative more frugal, superlative most frugal) Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste. …

The word "frugal" is an adjective that generally describes a person or their behavior characterized by the quality of being economical or careful with resources, particularly money.

A person who lives simply and economically can be called frugal. Buying clothes at a consignment shop would be considered frugal. Not getting your mom a gift for her birthday — that's just cheap.

frugal, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary