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Synonyms for Parsimonious & Similar Words

Definition of parsimonious

adjective
  1. excessively unwilling to spend; "parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses"; "lived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgence"

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for parsimonious?
Synonyms for parsimonious include: penurious, stingy, ungenerous.
How many synonyms does parsimonious have?
Parsimonious has 3 synonyms.

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