frugally

American  

[froo-guh-lee] / ˈfru gə li /

adverb

1. in an economical way; not wastefully.

   We were accustomed to living frugally, which helped us keep our heads above water through a long period of unemployment.

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Other Word Forms

• nonfrugally adverb
• overfrugally adverb
• unfrugally adverb

Etymology

Origin of frugally

frugal ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

He said Martin had accrued his wealth through inheritance but had lived very frugally.

From BBC

Amazon has long asked corporate workers to travel frugally, suggesting the cheap seats when possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Shiite cleric, he lives frugally and was brought up in a religious tradition that reveres martyrdom.

From Barron's

The 40-year-old mother of two teenagers said she no longer splurges on the occasional luxury bag, and instead lives frugally, ordering cheap takeout from food delivery apps.

From The Wall Street Journal

Throughout my 33-year career, we have lived frugally, using coupons and deals and adopting the save mentality of our parents.

From MarketWatch