PARSIMONIOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

parsimoniously (comparative more parsimoniously, superlative most parsimoniously)

In a parsimonious manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PARSIMONIOUS

Par`si*mo"ni*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. parcimonieux. See Parsimony.]

Definition: Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in expenditure of money; frugal to excess; penurious; niggardly; stingy.

– Par`si*mo"ni*ous*ly, adv.

– Par`si*mo"ni*ous*ness, n. A prodigal king is nearer a tyrant than a parsimonious. Bacon. Extraordinary funds for one campaign may spare us the expense of many years; whereas a long, parsimonious war will drain us of more men and money. Addison.

Syn.

– Covetous; niggardly; miserly; penurious; close; saving; mean; stingy; frugal. See Avaricious.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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