49
frugal(adjective, characteristic, close, quality, mean)
29
sparing(adjective, close, mean, sensible, spare)
27
prudent(adjective, action, mean, thought, save)
25
saving(adjective, close, mean, spare, save)
23
economical(adjective, close, mean, reasonable, sensible)
20
cheap(adjective, mean, reasonable, modest, tight)
18
parsimonious(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
18
careful(adjective, mean, reasonable, sensible, shy)
17
provident(adjective, close, mean, sensible, spare)
13
stingy(adjective, close, mean, informal, spare)
13
prosperous(adjective, characteristic, quality, development, wealth)
11
penny-pinching(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
10
chary(adjective, close, mean, spare, save)
9
economic
9
tight(adjective, close, mean, informal, spare)
8
successful(adjective, good, happy, happiness, joy)
8
unwasteful(adjective, mean, careful, cautious, prudent)
7
miserly(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
7
thriving(adjective, thrive)
6
niggardly(adjective, close, mean, tight, prudent)
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