LAVISH Antonyms

There are 14 antonyms of the word lavish. (opposite meanings)

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	ascetic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline noun • someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline adjective satellite • practicing great self-denial
	austere				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • severely simple • of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect • practicing great self-denial
	economical				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth adjective satellite • using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness • avoiding waste
	frugal				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • avoiding waste
	humble				adjectiveadj
	adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
	modest				adjectiveadj
	adjective • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance adjective satellite • not large but sufficient in size or amount • free from pomp or affectation • low or inferior in station or quality • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • relatively moderate, limited, or small
	plain				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • not elaborate or elaborated; simple • lacking patterns especially in color noun • extensive tract of level open land • a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side adverb • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') adjective satellite • clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment • not mixed with extraneous elements • free from any effort to soften to disguise • lacking embellishment or ornamentation • lacking in physical beauty or proportion verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
	practical				adjectiveadj
	adjective • concerned with actual use or practice adjective satellite • guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory • being actually such in almost every respect • having or put to a practical purpose or use
	reserved				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence
	restrained				adjectiveadj
	adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent
	simple				adjectiveadj
	adjective • having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved • (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions noun • any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties • a person lacking intelligence or common sense adjective satellite • easy and not involved or complicated • apart from anything else; without additions or modifications • exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity • lacking mental capacity and subtlety • unornamented
	spartan				adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
	adjective • of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people noun • a resident of Sparta adjective satellite • resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity • unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment • practicing great self-denial
	thrifty				adjectiveadj
	adjective • careful and diligent in the use of resources adjective satellite • mindful of the future in spending money
	unadorned				adjectiveadj
	adjective • not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction