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Definition of parsimonious - 2 dictionary results

par⋅si⋅mo⋅ni⋅ous

  [pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs]
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–adjective
characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy.
Origin:
1590–1600; parsimon(y) + -ious

Related forms:
par⋅si⋅mo⋅ni⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
par⋅si⋅mo⋅ni⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
tight, close, niggardly, miserly, illiberal, mean, penurious; avaricious, covetous. See stingy.

Antonyms:
generous.
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par·si·mo·ni·ous   (pär'sə-mō'nē-əs)   
adj.  Excessively sparing or frugal.
par'si·mo'ni·ous·ly adv., par'si·mo'ni·ous·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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