Thrifty

Word THRIFTY
Character 7
Hyphenation thrift y
Pronunciations /ˈθɹɪfti/

Definitions and meanings of "Thrifty"

What do we mean by thrifty?

Practicing or marked by the practice of thrift; wisely economical. synonym: sparing. adjective

Thriving; prosperous. adjective

Growing vigorously; thriving, as a plant. adjective

Characterized by thrift; frugal; sparing; careful; economical; saving; using economy and good management.

Thriving; flourishing; successful; prosperous; fortunate.

Well-husbanded.

Showing marks of thrift; expensive; rich.

Useful; profitable.

Synonyms See economy.

Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. adjective

Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth. adjective

Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving. adjective

Secured by thrift; well husbanded. adjective

Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. adjective

Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal. adjective

Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic. adjective

Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. adjective

Secured by thrift; well husbanded. adjective

Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. adjective

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 and Antonyms for Thrifty

The word "thrifty" in example sentences

(When Khadra was alive, this was our song.) that the Yarn Harlot (a lucky Canadian) speaks out about United States bullsh*t lessons in thrifty chic reminders to spend more time in Brooklyn good service from the USPS (going AND coming) compliments on my workspace ❋ Unknown (2009)

A discontented, lazy rabble who call the thrifty accommodations he rents them "broken down old shacks" in a "Potter's field" a typical anarchist-hippie move, disrespecting the man's good name. ❋ Doug Molitor (2011)

We could not have been called a thrifty nation before the war -- we are much more thrifty now, in many ways, though there are still things we could learn. ❋ Helen Fraser (N/A)

If your grandfather, or great-grandfather, had been what is termed a thrifty and industrious man, working hard, living poor, working his wife and little ones in one long grind, all in order to save money to invest in business, you might now be a rich man; that is, supposing you were heir to their possessions. ❋ John Spargo (1921)

The knights in the old days were ordered by their code of rules to be thrifty, that is, to save money as much as possible in order to keep themselves and not to be a burden to others, and that they might have more to give away in charity. ❋ Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Baden-Powell Of Gilwell (1899)

So there grew up three sorts of people, called the thrifty, the spendthrifts, and the misers. ❋ William Elliot Griffis (1885)

Even without this so-called thrifty gene, you'd face an uphill battle to stay trim. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Encourage others to be inventive and thrifty, which is how you must be. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A baby conceived during a famine, for example, might learn to be "thrifty," hoarding every calorie and packing on fat rather than muscle, even at the expense of developing vital organs, such as the kidneys, liver and brain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That kind of thrifty eye for undervalued businesses has served him well, especially after the market downturns in recent years. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's definitely the kind of thrifty living I can get behind. ❋ Kit Pollard (2009)

If you're like me (no A-list celeb), the slur "thrifty" definitely applies. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A writer accused her of being "thrifty" (quite a sting). ❋ Unknown (2008)

I just made something which fits the "thrifty" category which I am agoing to blog about because so many people asked me for the recipe. ❋ Lindy (2006)

I haven't invested in one b/c for one i'm "thrifty" with our money and two i have no idea WHAT to get! ❋ Unknown (2008)

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