Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
avoiding waste
An economical meal. An economical shopper. A frugal farmer. A frugal lunch. A sparing father and a spending son. Sparing in their use of heat and light. Stinting in bestowing gifts. Thrifty because they remember the great Depression. `scotch' is used only informally.