Frugal

Meanings

1. Sparing or economical with regard to money or resources
2. Simple and plain
3. Costing little

Example Sentences

• "The frugal homemaker managed to feed the entire family on a modest budget."
• "India's Mars mission was celebrated for its frugal engineering approach."
• "Living a frugal lifestyle allowed them to save enough for their children's education."

Etymology

From Latin 'frugalis' (virtuous, thrifty), from 'frux' (fruit, value), related to 'fructus' (fruit, enjoyment). The idea is of being productive and not wasteful — enjoying the 'fruits' of careful management.

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