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Frugality: meaning, definitions and examples

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frugality

 

[ fruːˈɡælɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal finance

The quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness.

Synonyms

economicalness, sparingness, thrift, thriftiness

Examples of usage

  • She was admired for her frugality and ability to save money.
  • His frugality allowed him to retire early.
  • We should all learn to embrace frugality in our daily lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "frugality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frugalidade

🇮🇳 मितव्ययिता

🇩🇪 Sparsamkeit

🇮🇩 kerja hemat

🇺🇦 ощадливість

🇵🇱 oszczędność

🇯🇵 倹約 (けんやく)

🇫🇷 frugalité

🇪🇸 frugalidad

🇹🇷 tutum

🇰🇷 절약 (jeol-yak)

🇸🇦 اقتصاد

🇨🇿 spořivost

🇸🇰 šetrnosť

🇨🇳 节俭 (jiéjiǎn)

🇸🇮 varčnost

🇮🇸 sparnaður

🇰🇿 үнемшілдік

🇬🇪 მომჭირნეობა

🇦🇿 qənaət

🇲🇽 frugalidad

Etymology

The word 'frugality' has its roots in the Latin word 'frugalitas', meaning 'thriftiness' or 'economy'. The concept of frugality has been valued throughout history, with many philosophers and thinkers advocating for the virtues of living within one's means and avoiding wastefulness. In modern times, frugality is often associated with the minimalist movement and the trend of simplifying one's life for financial and environmental reasons.

See also: frugally.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,085, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.