economical
Careful with money so as not to spend too muchCareful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
» A small car is more economical than a large one.
Маленькая машина экономичнее, чем большая.
Малий автомобіль більш економічно вигідний, ніж великий.
Meaning
4 sensesCareful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
He was an economical person by nature.
sparsam, wirtschaftlich, ökonomisch
эконо́мныйekonómnyj, бережли́выйberežlívyj
еконо́мнийekonómnyj
Saving money or resources.
The new, eco-friendly bicycle was an economical purchase.
экономи́чныйekonomíčnyj
еконо́мнийekonómnyj
(dated)Relating to economy in any other sense.
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
Having a low economy rate.
Examples
29 sentencesA small car is more economical than a large one.
Малий автомобіль більш економічно вигідний, ніж великий.
ruМаленькая машина экономичнее, чем большая.
They closed down the ferry service since it was no longer economical.
deDer Fährverkehr wurde eingestellt, da er nicht mehr wirtschaftlich war.
Besides being economical, it's fun.
Це не тільки економно, але й весело.
ruЭто не только экономично, но и весело.
Nancy is economical with her smiles.
She is economical of her time.
Translations
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Forms
more economical, most economical| Comparative | more economical Lesson |
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Synonyms
41 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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