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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

parsimonious

/ˌpɑrsɪˈmoʊniəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does parsimonious mean?

adjective

Having or showing a careful and wise use of resources, avoiding waste and extravagance.

Example

"The company's parsimonious approach to energy consumption helped reduce its carbon footprint."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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