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Synonyms for be economical

verb economize
  • cut back
  • skimp
  • conserve
  • curtail
  • save
  • be cheap
  • be economical
  • be frugal
  • be prudent
  • be sparing
  • cut corners
  • make ends meet
  • pinch pennies
  • run a tight ship
  • stretch a dollar
  • tighten one's belt

Antonyms for be economical

  • spend
  • waste
  • squander
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

More words related to be economical

scrimp

verb. economize
  • be cheap
  • be economical
  • be frugal
  • be prudent
  • be sparing
  • conserve
  • curtail
  • cut back
  • cut corners
  • make ends meet
  • pinch pennies
  • run a tight ship
  • save
  • skimp
  • stretch a dollar
  • tighten one's belt
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.