frugal
adjective
uk/ˈfruːɡəl/ uscareful to use only as much money, food, etc. as is necessary:
He built up his savings by being very frugal.
frugal habits/living/lifestyle
frugal energy/water use
frugality
noun [ U ]
Will consumer spending bounce back after the recession, or is there a new spirit of frugality?
frugally
adverb
It will become necessary to use the Earth's resources more frugally.