economical

• Описывает что-то, что эффективно с точки зрения использования ресурсов, особенно денег или топлива.

Describes something that is efficient in terms of resource use, especially money or fuel.

1. Saving money or resourcesB2formal

   Using money, time, or resources carefully and without waste.

   Экономичный

   • Buying in bulk is more economical than buying small packages.
   • This car is very economical on fuel.
   • She is an economical shopper who always looks for discounts.

   Синонимыcarefulcost-effectiveefficientfrugalprudentsparingthrifty

   Антонимыextravagantlavishprofligatespendthriftwasteful

2. Efficient or thriftyB2formal

   Providing good value for the money spent; not wasteful.

   Экономичный

   • The new heating system is more economical than the old one.
   • An economical solution to the problem was found.
   • He gave an economical speech that covered all key points.

   Синонимыbudgetcarefulcost-effectiveefficientfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparingthrifty

   Антонимыextravagantlavishprofligatespendthriftwasteful