Antonyms for frugal

Grammar : Adj

Spell : froo-guh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfru gəl

Definition of frugal

Origin : 1590s, from Middle French frugal, from Latin frugalis, from undeclined adj. frugi "useful, proper, worthy, honest; temperate, economical," originally dative of frux (plural fruges) "fruit, produce," figuratively "value, result, success," related to fructus (see fruit). Sense evolved in Latin from "useful" to "profitable" to "economical." Related: Frugally.

adj economical

Example sentences :

Not a hand was raised—for his worst enemies could not deny that he was temperate and frugal.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

It was about sunset, and the family were at their frugal meal.
Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts

His memento mori was in his bed-chamber, and sat by him at his frugal meal.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

We had a frugal meal of bread, cheese, and cider set before us.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

What does it matter if some may sneer at your thread-bare carpets and frugal fare?
Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

Aunt Debby's got what the piece in the Reader used to call a 'frugal mind.'
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It was late, however, and after a frugal supper, Robbie went off to bed.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

Something of this was in his mind as he pushed away from their frugal breakfast-table.
Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

Indeed, they had often seen us, and had watched us when we slept or took our frugal meals.
Extract from : « Hair Breadth Escapes » by T. S. Arthur

There, too, are the fifteen cents wherewith to pay for my frugal luncheon.
Extract from : « Tin-Types Taken in the Streets of New York » by Lemuel Ely Quigg

Synonyms for frugal

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