economical
adjective
eco·nom·i·cal
ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-kəl 
ˌē-kə-
1
: marked by careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources : thrifty
an economical shopper
2
: operating with little waste or at a saving
an economical car
3
archaic
: economic sense 5
Examples of economical in a Sentence
an economical way to heat your house
a practical and economical solution to the problem
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The only place where cooking your own meals isn’t the most economical option is Southeast Asia, where street food is usually cheaper.
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Matt Kepnes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Deva Cassel portrays Angelica, a young woman who comes from a modest social and economical background, but raised to become a fine, charismatic and powerful young woman, who will eventually marry into the Prince’s nephew, Tancredi, played by Saul Nanni.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Small moves could also be expected at virtually every other position for solid, economical depth options.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Early in his distinguished career, David Lean was known simply as a smart, economical director of fluent Noël Coward and Charles Dickens adaptations.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Matt Kepnes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Deva Cassel portrays Angelica, a young woman who comes from a modest social and economical background, but raised to become a fine, charismatic and powerful young woman, who will eventually marry into the Prince’s nephew, Tancredi, played by Saul Nanni.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Small moves could also be expected at virtually every other position for solid, economical depth options.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Early in his distinguished career, David Lean was known simply as a smart, economical director of fluent Noël Coward and Charles Dickens adaptations.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for economical
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“Economical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/economical. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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