Sekirov Dictionary

economical

UK /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl/US /ˌɛk.əˈnɑ.mɪ.kəl/

adjective 4
forms 2
phrases 1

adjective4

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Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
- He was an economical person by nature.
•
Saving money or resources.
- The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.
Having a low economy rate.
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(old-fashioned) Relating to economy in any other sense.
- In economical science, value and the power of producing value are taken into consideration. — 1854

forms

more economical · most economical

Phrases with economical

economical with the truth
Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.

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