more economical

ADJECTIVE

conservative with resources; careful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cost-effective efficient practical prudent

WEAK

avaricious canny chary circumspect close closefisted curmudgeonly frugal meager mean methodical miserly money-saving on the rims parsimonious penny-pinching penny-wise penurious provident prudential saving scrimping skimping spare sparing stingy thrifty tight time-saving unwasteful watchful work-saving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inefficient

WEAK

careless expensive uncareful uneconomical unreasonable wasteful

ADJECTIVE

inexpensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheap reasonable

WEAK

bought for a song cost next to nothing cost nothing cut rate dime a dozen dirt cheap dog cheap fair low low tariff low-priced marked down moderate modest on sale quite a buy reduced sound steal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expensive

WEAK

careless uncareful uneconomical unreasonable wasteful

Example Sentences

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Titanium parts coated with precious metals such as gold or platinum are expensive, while stainless steel is far more economical.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Your focus right now should be on applying for jobs and finding more economical ways to have fun.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Viana pivoted to a more economical option - Rayan Cherki, who has been a bright spark in City's season.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Lazlo chose the more economical and understated leather.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor