parsimonious

American

[pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs /

adjective

characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy.

Synonyms:

covetous, avaricious, penurious, mean, illiberal, miserly, close, tight

Antonyms:

generous

Related Words

See stingy ¹.

Other Word Forms

parsimoniously adverb
parsimoniousness noun
unparsimonious adjective
unparsimoniously adverb

Etymology

Origin of parsimonious

First recorded in 1590–1600; parsimon(y) + -ious

Example Sentences

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Corporate road warriors say European companies can be even more parsimonious.

From The Wall Street Journal

Advisers can try to reason with a parsimonious client.

From MarketWatch

Mills was parsimonious while also accounting for Originals' three most dangerous batters.

From BBC

He ran the theater with love and a parsimonious budget, meaning that the ticket salesperson sometimes also ran the snack stand and tended the projector.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chicago Tribune is owned by Alden Global Capital, an investment firm seen as the most parsimonious chain owner.

From Seattle Times

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