— frugality, frugalness , n. — frugally , adv.
/frooh"geuhl/ , adj.
1. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: a frugal manager.
2. entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: a frugal meal.
[ 1590-1600; frugalis economical, equiv. to frug- (s. of frux produce, FRUIT) + -alis -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. thrifty, chary, provident, careful. See economical .