THRIFTY

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

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Etymology

Adjective

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

Synonyms

• See also frugal

Antonyms

• spendthrift

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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