parsimonious
[ pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs ]
adjective
characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy.
Origin of parsimonious
1First recorded in 1590–1600; parsimon(y) + -ious
synonym study For parsimonious
See stingy1.
Other words for parsimonious
Opposites for parsimonious
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
His father's parsimoniousness also sometimes placed John in very embarrassing situations.
The Son of a Servant | August StrindbergPersons unacquainted with the psychology of parsimoniousness may hesitate to credit this incident.
The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories | Arnold BennettThe parsimoniousness of the home rgime subjected him to humiliating experiences at school.
August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt | L. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby
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