Parsimonious

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Pronunciation: /pɑːrˈsɪməniəs/

Definitions of parsimonious

adjective showing extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

Example Sentences

A1 She is very parsimonious with her money, always looking for the best deals.

A2 The parsimonious old man refused to spend money on anything unnecessary.

B1 The company's parsimonious budgeting led to limited resources for employee training.

B2 Despite his wealth, he remained parsimonious in his spending habits.

C1 The CEO's parsimonious approach to business saved the company millions in unnecessary expenses.

C2 Her parsimonious nature allowed her to retire early and live comfortably on her savings.

adverb in a parsimonious manner

Example Sentences

A1 She is parsimonious with her compliments, only giving them out when truly deserved.

A2 The shopkeeper was parsimonious with his prices, never offering discounts.

B1 The company's CEO was known for being parsimonious with the budget, always looking for ways to cut costs.

B2 The professor was parsimonious with her praise, rarely giving out high marks.

C1 The author's writing style is parsimonious, using only the necessary words to convey his message.

C2 The artist's work is characterized by its parsimonious use of color, creating a minimalist aesthetic.

Examples of parsimonious in a Sentence

formal The company's parsimonious approach to spending has helped them maintain profitability during tough economic times.

informal My dad is so parsimonious, he always insists on using coupons whenever we go out to eat.

slang I can't believe how parsimonious my roommate is - he never chips in for household expenses.

figurative Her parsimonious attitude towards sharing knowledge with others only serves to hinder progress in the team.

Grammatical Forms of parsimonious

past tense

parsimonized

plural

parsimoniouses

comparative

more parsimonious

superlative

most parsimonious

present tense

parsimonizes

future tense

will parsimonize

perfect tense

has parsimonized

continuous tense

is parsimonizing

singular

parsimonious

positive degree

parsimonious

infinitive

to parsimonize

gerund

parsimonizing

participle

parsimonized

Origin and Evolution of parsimonious

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'parsimonious' originated from the Latin word 'parsimonia' which means frugality or thrift.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'parsimonious' has retained its original meaning of being excessively frugal or stingy, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is unwilling to spend money or resources in general.