adjective
Synonyms: sparing , canny, chary, frugal, provident, saving, Scotch, stewardly, thrifty, unwasteful
Related Word: careful, forehanded, prudent; economizing, penny-wise; cheeseparing, close, mean, miserly, niggardly, penny-pinching, penurious, scrimping, skimping, spare, stingy
Contrasted words: generous, lavish, wasteful
Antonyms: extravagant