Opposite of lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
“It might make more sense to have a larger guest list and just be a little more thrifty with your spending decisions.”
Opposite of highly-priced or expensive
“I bought her a cheap gift as a joke, but it did not go down well.”
Opposite of ridiculously extreme or excessive in degree
“If you spend a moderate amount on advertising, then a house style will give unity and continuity to your advertisements in various media.”
Opposite of exceeding the bounds of credibility
“Certain beliefs are epistemologically basic because they are intrinsically credible or self-evidencing.”
Opposite of very elaborate and impressive
“Except for the band and dancing on the deck, it was a rather conservative party.”
Opposite of lacking moderation or control in one's behavior or habits
Opposite of unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude
Opposite of expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress
Opposite of luxurious, catering to those who are rich and wealthy
“She lived in a simple house in a humble town by the coast.”
Opposite of characterized by the love of luxury or the finer things in life
Opposite of involving the use of exaggerated or flowery writing or language
Opposite of of or having the qualities of a sybarite
Opposite of being more than enough or than is required
Opposite of exceedingly large in amount
“Only the frugal ones would find value in meager sums of money.”
Opposite of having the desire to do idealistic deeds without pragmatism
Opposite of showing or expressing emotion in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
“Not as reserved as his mother Matilda, nor as charming as his father Geoffrey, Henry was famous for his energy and drive.”
Opposite of having or showing creativity or inventiveness
Opposite of visually impressive or showy
“Under a quiet exterior and plain dress were a daring nature and indomitable ambition for military and naval distinction.”
Opposite of well off, or not struggling financially
“They disenfranchised poor people by making property ownership a requirement for registering to vote.”
Opposite of expensive or having a high value
“He wore a cheap suit, complemented with sneakers and a long hippie beard.”
Opposite of inclined to waste or squander money or resources
Opposite of significantly or brazenly odd or bizarre in nature
“His speech had nothing more to offer than the usual bromides about how everyone needs to work together.”
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