parsimonious

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Adjective parsimonious has 1 sense

parsimonious, penurious - excessively unwilling to spend; "parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses"; "lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence"
Antonym: generous (indirect, via stingy)

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Parsimonious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy.

Sense: Being very frugal or extremely careful with money or resources.

Usage:

She is known for her parsimonious habits, never wasting a single penny.
Tom's parsimonious nature often leads him to miss out on enjoying certain luxuries.
The company's parsimonious approach to expenses has allowed them to weather economic downturns.
Joe's parsimonious mindset prevents him from splurging on unnecessary items.

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