thrifty
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adjective \ˈthrif-tē\thrift·i·erthrift·i·est
Definition of THRIFTY
1
: thriving by industry and frugality : prosperous
2
: growing vigorously
3
: given to or marked by economy and good management
— thrift·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
— thrift·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
See Examples of THRIFTY
- <if you are thrifty, you can find ways to decorate your room stylishly yet inexpensively>
First Known Use of THRIFTY
14th century
Related to THRIFTY
- Synonyms
- economical, economizing, provident, scrimping, sparing, frugal
- Antonyms
- prodigal, profligate, spendthrift, squandering, thriftless, unthrifty, wasteful
See Synonym Discussion at sparing
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