frugal

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfruːg(ə)l/

adjective

  • sparing or economical as regards money or food: I’m a bit too frugal to splash out on designer clothes
  • simple and plain and costing little: a frugal meal

Derivatives

frugally

adverb

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin frugalis, from frugi 'economical, thrifty', from frux, frug- 'fruit'