economical

Meanings

• using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
  • "a modern economical heating system"
  • "an economical use of her time"
• of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
  • "aspects of social, political, and economical life"
• avoiding waste
  • "an economical meal"
  • "an economical shopper"

Synonyms

economic, frugal, scotch, sparing, stinting