careful, thrifty
(adjective) mindful of the future in spending money; “careful with money”
thrifty
(adjective) careful and diligent in the use of resources
Source: WordNet® 3.1
thrifty (comparative thriftier, superlative thriftiest)
evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal.
Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth
Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving
Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
Having a pleasant appearance; looking or being in good condition
• See also frugal
• spendthrift
Source: Wiktionary
Thrift"y, a. [Compar. Thriftier; superl. Thriftiest.]
1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new. Chaucer. I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty. Swift.
2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [R.] I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father. Shak.
5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [Obs.] I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth. Chaucer.
Syn.
– Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 January 2025
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