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parsimoniously

par·si·mo·ni·ous
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pahr-suh-moh-nee-uh s]
    • /ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs/
    • /ˌpɑːsɪˈməʊnjəsli /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr-suh-moh-nee-uh s]
    • /ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs/

Definitions of parsimoniously word

  • adjective parsimoniously characterized by or showing parsimony; frugal or stingy. 1
  • adverb parsimoniously in a miserly way 1
See all 2 definitions of parsimoniously

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Origin of parsimoniously

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; parsimon(y) + -ious

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Parts of speech for Parsimoniously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Parsimoniously

parsimoniously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for parsimoniously

adv parsimoniously

  • cannily — in a canny manner
  • greedily — excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.

adverb parsimoniously

  • economically — in a thrifty or frugal manner; with economy.
  • frugally — economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful: What your office needs is a frugal manager who can save you money without resorting to painful cutbacks. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.
  • illiberally — In an illiberal manner.
  • meanly — moderately.
  • miserly — of, like, or befitting a miser; penurious; stingy; niggardly.
All 7 Synonyms of parsimoniously

Antonyms for parsimoniously

adverb parsimoniously

  • freely — in a free manner.
Just one Antonym for parsimoniously

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