economical
The word “economical” has 5 syllables: e-co-nom-i-cal
It's pronounced as /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl/
What is synonym and antonym for economical?
In the thesaurus, “economical” has 13 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for economical along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for economical
- cheap
- conserving
- cost-effective
- economizing
- efficient
- frugal
- practical
- provident
- prudent
- reasonable
- saving
- sparing
- thrifty
Antonyms for economical
- expensive
- inefficient
- liberal
- prodigal
- profligate
- spendthrift
- unthrifty
- wasteful
Meanings of economical
- adjective
- Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
- Saving money or resources.
- Relating to economy in any other sense.
Example Sentences
- She preferred to buy economical appliances that consume less energy.
- Public transportation is often a more economical option than owning a car.
- The chef's recipes are not only delicious but also economical to prepare.
- The company implemented economical measures to reduce production costs.
- Using reusable bags is an economical and environmentally friendly choice for shopping.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to economical, such as: cheap, conserving, cost-effective, economizing, efficient, expensive, frugal.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
economizing
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efficient
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- active
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- decisive
- dynamic
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- energetic
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- skilled
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unaffordable
- costly
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- prohibitive
- steep
- uneconomic
- uneconomical
- unreasonable