Miser vs Economical - What's the difference?
miser | economical |
(pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
Relating to economy in any other sense.
' Economical is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.
As a noun miser
is a person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.As an adjective economical is
careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.miser
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(wikipedia miser)Noun
(en noun)- was a stereotypical miser , he spent nothing he could save; neither giving to charity nor enjoying his wealth.
Synonyms
* cheapskate * scrooge * skinflint * SeeAntonyms
* spendthriftDerived terms
* miserlySee also
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Alternative forms
* economicall (obsolete) * (archaic) * (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)Usage notes
Modern usage prefers economic' when describing the economy of a region or country (and when referring to personal or family budgeting).' Economical is preferred when referring to thrift or value for money.