Synonyms for

Economical

Verb / ˌekʌˈnɑ:mɪkʌl / / ˌi:kʌˈnɑ:mɪkʌl / Another word for economical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Economical means using resources wisely and without waste.

Synonyms & similar words

frugal scotch sparing stinting economic thrifty frugal efficient sparing budget-friendly cost-effective penny-wise practical sensible conservative productive parsimonious reasonable prudent savvy wise careful judicious modest austere

Synonyms by register

Formal

frugal thrifty prudent sparing

Informal

cheap money-saving budget-friendly

Literary

parsimonious austere

Antonyms

extravagant wasteful expensive prodigal uneconomical lavish

Common collocations

  • economical with the truth
  • economical choice
  • economical car
  • economical use
  • economical living
  • economical option
  • economical approach

Word family

noun economy
adjective economical
adverb economically

Usage note

Often used to describe something that uses resources efficiently, especially money or fuel. Can sometimes imply being stingy if used negatively.

Example sentences

  1. My mom is very economical when it comes to buying groceries.
  2. We need to be more economical with our water usage.
  3. Using public transportation is an economical way to get around town.
  4. The company implemented some economical changes to save money.
  5. He always tries to find the most economical solution to a problem.

Quotes

  • The first rule of economics is scarcity. The first rule of politics is to disregard the first rule of economics. - Thomas Sowell
  • Economics is a subject that does not greatly respect one's wishes. - Nikita Khrushchev
  • Economics is the art of making the most of life. - George Bernard Shaw

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