Economical Definition
economical
adjective
- 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"
- of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life"
- 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"
"Economical" in song lyrics
See how economical is used in real songs:
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"But since that crime was economical"
Looptroop — Long Arm of the Law -
"what trucks are the most economical"
AOL — AOL -
"backsplash economical"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with economical
Usage tips for "economical"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "economical" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for economical to find words that pair well.