economical

Definition of economical in English English dictionary: Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty; Relating to economy in any other sense; Managed with frugality; not marked with waste or extravagance; frugal; said of acts; saving; as, an economical use of money or of time; {a} saving, frugal, prudent; Relating to domestic economy, or to the management of household affairs; Careful in the spending of moneys, time, etc, not wasteful; 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; Regulative; relating to the adaptation of means to an end; Pertaining to the household; domestic; of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life"; Intended to save money by efficient operation; 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"; {s} thrifty, saving, frugal, careful not to waste money; Economical means using the minimum amount of time, effort, or language that is necessary. His gestures were economical, his words generally mild; frugal
economical with the truth: not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire
I would be being economical with the truth if I were to tell you that I was enjoying myself.
economical constraints: economic limitations, factors which inhibit the growth of an economy
economical elite: upper class, wealthy element of a society
economically: According to divine economy
economically: From the perspective of economics or an economy
economically: {a} frugally
economically: with respect to economic science; "economically this proposal makes no sense" with respect to the economic system; "economically the country is worse off
economically: with respect to the economic system; "economically the country is worse off"
economically: In an economic or profitable manner; as regards economics or economy
economically: with respect to the economic system; "economically the country is worse off
economically: with respect to economic science; "economically this proposal makes no sense"
economically: In an economical manner; not wastefully; not extravagantly; prudently
economically: from the point of view of economics; thriftily; profitably
economically: With economy; with careful management; with prudence in expenditure