frugally

[froo-guh-lee]

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.

Other Word Forms

• nonfrugally adverb
• overfrugally adverb
• unfrugally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of frugally¹

frugal ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The couple have lived frugally, worked "very, very hard" and saved up to afford their current home, she says, "unlike some younger people nowadays who are wanting too much, too soon".

From BBC

She admits it wasn't easy and she had to live frugally on her pension.

From BBC

They are going on holidays and paying for things but doing so much more frugally.

From BBC

"But I just put my head down, worked and lived frugally and hence I've been able to buy my own house."

From BBC

His movies were created frugally, to function as the second half of a double feature.

From Los Angeles Times