economical

adjective

eco·nom·i·cal ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl

ˌē-kə-

Synonyms of economical next

: marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty

an economical shopper

: operating with little waste or at a saving

an economical car

archaic : economic sense 5

Choose the Right Synonym for economical

sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical mean careful in the use of one's money or resources.

sparing stresses abstention and restraint.

sparing in the offering of advice

frugal implies absence of luxury and simplicity of lifestyle.

ran a frugal household

thrifty stresses good management and industry.

thrifty use of nonrenewable resources

economical stresses prudent management, lack of wastefulness, and use of things to their best advantage.

an economical health-care plan

Examples of economical in a Sentence

an economical way to heat your house a practical and economical solution to the problem

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