The difference between Economical and Frugal
When used as adjectives, economical means careful with money so as not to spend too much, whereas frugal means avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed.
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Economical as an adjective:
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
Examples:
"He was an economical person by nature."
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Economical as an adjective:
Saving money or resources.
Examples:
"The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase."
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Economical as an adjective (dated):
Relating to economy in any other sense.
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Frugal as an adjective:
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.