Category:Parsimonious

Par`si*mo"ni*ous, a. Etym: [cf. F. parcimonieux. See parsimony.]

Defn: exhibiting parsimony; sparing in expenditure of money; frugal To excess; penurious; niggardly; stingy. -- par`si*mo"ni*ous*ly, adv. -- par`si*mo"ni*ous*ness, n. A prodigal king is nearer a tyrant than a parsimonious. Bacon. Extraordinary funds for one campaign may spare us the expense of many Years; whereas a long, parsimonious war will drain us of more men and Money. Addison.

Syn. -- covetous; niggardly; miserly; penurious; close; saving; mean; Stingy; frugal. See avaricious.