Someone who is economical spends money sensibly and does not want to waste it on things that are unnecessary. A way of life that is economical does not need a lot of money. ideas for economical housekeeping
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life"
The determination of how much money or fuel is required to cover a particular distance Good economy involves driving at a steady rate, avoiding rapid starts and stops, driving in the highest possible gear, avoiding using power- robbing components (e g , air conditioning), proper tire inflation, etc
Managing with frugality; guarding against waste or unnecessary expense; careful and frugal in management and in expenditure; said of character or habits
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; "an economic use of home heating oil"; "a modern economical heating system"; "an economical use of her time"
Something that is economical does not require a lot of money to operate. For example a car that only uses a small amount of petrol is economical. plans to trade in their car for something smaller and more economical It is more economical to wash a full load. + economically eco·nomi·cal·ly Services could be operated more efficiently and economically
Relating to the means of living, or the resources and wealth of a country; relating to political economy; as, economic purposes; economical truths
avoiding waste; "an economical meal"; "an economical shopper"; "a frugal farmer"; "a frugal lunch"; "a sparing father and a spending son"; "sparing in their use of heat and light"; "stinting in bestowing gifts"; "thrifty because they remember the great Depression"; "`scotch' is used only informally"