Frugality

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /fruːˈɡæləti/

Definitions of frugality

noun the quality of being economical with money or resources; thriftiness

Example Sentences

A1 Frugality is the practice of using money and resources carefully.

A2 She learned the value of frugality from her parents, who always saved money.

B1 Frugality can help individuals save money for future goals, such as buying a house.

B2 Many successful entrepreneurs attribute their success to the frugality they practiced early in their careers.

C1 The businessman's frugality allowed him to invest in new ventures and expand his company.

C2 The author's frugality extended beyond finances to include sustainable living practices.

Examples of frugality in a Sentence

formal Her commitment to frugality allowed her to save a significant amount of money over the years.

informal I admire his frugality when it comes to spending money on unnecessary things.

slang I need to up my frugality game if I want to afford that vacation next year.

figurative In a world of excess, his frugality was like a breath of fresh air.

Grammatical Forms of frugality

past tense

practiced

plural

frugalities

comparative

more frugal

superlative

most frugal

present tense

practices

future tense

will practice

perfect tense

has practiced

continuous tense

is practicing

singular

frugality

positive degree

frugal

infinitive

to practice

gerund

practicing

participle

practiced

Origin and Evolution of frugality

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'frugality' originates from the Latin word 'frugalitas', derived from the adjective 'frugalis' meaning 'economical' or 'thrifty'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frugality' has evolved to encompass not just the idea of being economical or thrifty, but also the concept of wise financial management and resourcefulness.