Synonyms for Penny-wise:
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adj.
• economical
- curmudgeonly
, - on the rims
, - pennypinching
, - pennywise
, - prudential
, - timesaving
, - unwasteful
, - work-saving
, - avaricious
, - circumspect
, - close
, - closefisted
, - cost-effective
, - efficient
, - meager
, - mean
, - methodical
, - miserly
, - penny-pinching
, - penurious
, - practical
, - thrifty
, - tight
, - watchful
.
• all
• frugal
Other relevant words:
- Economizing
, - Labor-saving
, - Scrimping
, - Skimping
, - austere
, - canny
, - careful
, - chary
, - cheeseparing
, - economic
, - economical
, - forehanded
, - frugal
, - money-saving
, - niggardly
, - parsimonious
, - provident
, - prudent
, - saving
, - scamping
, - scotch
, - spare
, - sparing
, - stingy
, - stinting
, - time-saving
.
• Other relevant words (adjective):
What are the hypernyms for Penny-wise?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for penny-wise?
"Penny-wise" refers to someone who is very careful about spending money and focuses on saving small amounts. The opposite of this trait is being "penny foolish" or recklessly spending money without considering the consequences.
Another antonym for "penny-wise" is "generous" or "liberal" with money, which implies a willingness to spend freely and even go beyond one's budget if necessary.
At the same time, "penny-wise" is also synonymous with being "frugal" or "thrifty", and its antonyms would be "extravagant" or "lavish", indicating an inclination towards indulgence and wastefulness when it comes to spending money.
What are the antonyms for Penny-wise?
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adj.
• economical
• frugal
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