Parsimonious

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːrsəˈmoʊniːəs/

Parsimonious (adjective)

  1. Unwilling to spend money or use resources; very careful with money.
  2. Using the least amount of resources or information to explain something.

Examples

  • The parsimonious person rarely spends money on luxuries.
  • The teacher provided a parsimonious explanation of the complex topic.

Common collocations: parsimonious lifestyle, parsimonious approach, parsimonious model, parsimonious solution

Synonyms of Parsimonious

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Parsimonious

  • — describing someone who is willing to give more freely.
  • — describing someone who spends excessively.