parsimonious

• Descreve uma pessoa que reluta extremamente em gastar dinheiro ou usar recursos; econômica ao ponto de mesquinhez.

Describes a person who is extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources; frugal to the point of stinginess.

1. C1formal

   Excessively unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy.

   Mão-fechada

   • The parsimonious old man refused to buy a new coat even though his was torn.
   • Her parsimonious nature made her avoid all social gatherings that required spending.
   • The company's parsimonious budget left no room for employee bonuses.

   Sinônimoscheapclosefistedmiserlyniggardlypenny-pinchingstingytightfisted

   Antônimosextravagantgenerouslavishmunificentopenhandedprodigalspendthriftwasteful

2. Economical or frugalC1formal

   Using only as much money or resources as necessary; thrifty.

   Econômico

   • A parsimonious approach to energy consumption can save money.
   • The parsimonious design of the software uses minimal memory.
   • He lived a parsimonious lifestyle to save for his retirement.

   Sinônimoseconomicalfrugalmiserlyniggardlypenny-pinchingsparingstingythriftytightfisted

   Antônimosextravagantlavishprodigalspendthriftwasteful