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economical

[ek-uh-nom-i-kuhl, ee-kuh-] / ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪ kəl, ˌi kə- /
ADJECTIVE
conservative with resources; careful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cost-effective efficient practical prudent
WEAK
avaricious canny chary circumspect close closefisted curmudgeonly frugal meager mean methodical miserly money-saving on the rims parsimonious penny-pinching penny-wise penurious provident prudential saving scrimping skimping spare sparing stingy thrifty tight time-saving unwasteful watchful work-saving
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inefficient
WEAK
careless uncareful uneconomical unreasonable wasteful
ADJECTIVE
inexpensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheap reasonable
WEAK
bare-bones bought for a song cost next to nothing cost nothing cut-rate dime a dozen dirt-cheap dog cheap fair low low tariff low-priced marked down moderate modest on sale quite a buy reduced sound steal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
expensive
WEAK
uneconomical unreasonable

Example Sentences

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As a result, researchers have been searching for a more efficient and economical way to produce these exceptionally tough materials.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Essentially, it’s too expensive to run the plant at full capacity at this time given the availability of other more economical supplies, but out-of-state money could make it worth the agency’s while.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Part of the Brassicaceae family, cabbage has a historical reputation for being an economical choice of food.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

Viana pivoted to a more economical option - Rayan Cherki, who has been a bright spark in City's season.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Lazlo chose the more economical and understated leather.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor