Synonyms & related words for parsimonious

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of parsimonious — including niggardly, miserly, cheeseparing, stingy, stinting, frugal. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to parsimonious

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Synonyms for parsimonious

Common synonyms for parsimonious include niggardly, miserly, cheeseparing, stingy, stinting, frugal, thrifty, sparing — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does parsimonious come from?

The word parsimonious breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root parsi-, from Latin parcere (“spare, be frugal”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.