parsimonious

[ pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs ]
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adjective
  1. characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy.

Origin of parsimonious

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; parsimon(y) + -ious

synonym study For parsimonious

See stingy1.

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Other words from parsimonious

  • par·si·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb
  • par·si·mo·ni·ous·ness, noun
  • un·par·si·mo·ni·ous, adjective
  • un·par·si·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb

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How to use parsimonious in a sentence

  • Isolated in its narrow chamber, each grub nibbles the substance around it, peacefully and parsimoniously.

    A Book of Exposition | Homer Heath Nugent