Pär'si-mō'ni-oūs, a.

a. [Fr. parcimonieux. See PARSIMONY.] Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the use or expenditure of money; frugal to excess; covetous; saving; close.

Extraordinary funds for one campaign may spare us the expense of many years; whereas a long, parsimonious war will drain us of more men and money. Addison.

Synonyms—Avaricious; covetous; niggardly; miserly; penurious; close; saving; illiberal; frugal. See AVARICIOUS.