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Definition of Thrifty
1. Adjective. Careful and diligent in the use of resources.
Similar to: Economical, Frugal, Scotch, Sparing, Stinting, Penny-wise, Saving
Derivative terms: Thrift, Thriftiness
Antonyms: Wasteful
2. Adjective. Mindful of the future in spending money. "Careful with money"
Similar to: Provident
Derivative terms: Carefulness, Carefulness, Thrift, Thriftiness
Definition of Thrifty
1. a. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
Definition of Thrifty
1. Adjective. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal. ¹
2. Adjective. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic. ¹
3. Adjective. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. ¹
4. Adjective. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. ¹
5. Adjective. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thrifty
1. displaying thrift [adj THRIFTIER, THRIFTIEST]
Medical Definition of Thrifty
1. 1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterised 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. "I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father." (Shak) 5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. "I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth." (Chaucer) Synonym: Frugal, sparing, economical, saving, careful. Origin: Thriftier; Thriftiest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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