Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a frugal or saving manner; with economy; sparingly.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb Thriftily; prudently.

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  • adverb In a frugal manner

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  • adverb in a frugal manner

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Examples

  • The only problem I see for our poster, and why I suggested s/he live "frugally" is that the indication is that there are absolutely no other funds.

    SOCIAL SECURITY 2005

  • Mrs. Peterkin frugally suggested that they might now keep it for the next day, as to-day was almost gone, and they had had tea.

    The Peterkin Papers Lucretia Peabody 1886

  • They belittle your efforts to live "frugally" or perhaps

    LivingAlmostLarge 2009

  • Meanwhile, general manager Ned Colletti enters the final year of his four-year contract trying to improve the pitching frugally, meaning he's been focused on the Jon Garlands and Randy Wolfs instead of the CC Sabathias and A.J. Burnetts.

    Mike Scioscia's Tragic Illness 2009

  • (let alone one so "frugally" made) that could shut down an entire audience.

    Cinematical 2009

  • Making big bucks doesn't mean you don't have big expenses or priorities that still require you to live frugally.

    Personal Finance: Many NFL players living paycheck to paycheck 2011

  • Terret wrote the 2009 book The Frugal Life: How to Spend Less and Live More, but says living frugally doesn't have to be about eating beans on toast.

    Work:Life UK: Let's talk money 2011

  • He pointed out that few with African Americans playing all major ever made it to wide distribution, save for the frugally produced work of Tyler Perry.

    Christian Piatt: George Lucas vs. Hollywood Racism: Who Will Prevail? Christian Piatt 2012

  • I am optimistic that the next generation in Britain will see the need to live thriftily, frugally, and within their means and will buckle down to doing that and, being human, probably make Virtue of Necessity.

    University applications rise as candidates race to avoid higher fees 2011

  • She talks with almost religious fervor about the virtues of living frugally, working hard and long hours, and avoiding debt.

    'On the Beach, I Bring von Mises' Stephen Moore 2011

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