definition:
•characterized by or showing extreme economy
• frugal or stingy
pronunciation:
pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs
related forms:
• noun
parsimony
• adverb
parsimoniously
synonyms:
• economical
• thrifty
• cheap
• stingy
• frugal
Parsimonious shoppers save
a tremendous amount of money.
Parsimonious shoppers look for economical
options when buying clothes.
Though truly parsimonious people probably don’t buy
tickets for Broadway shows, thrifty playgoers use the ticket
booth at Times Square.
Parsimony can keep people from making
large purchases even at excellent prices.
Parsimony is often likened to tightfistedness.
The company treated the retiree parsimoniously.
The young seamstress parsimoniously showed
her love by making gifts for her friends and family.