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thrifty (t̸hrif′tē)

adjective thriftier thrift′i·er, thriftiest thrift′i·est

  1. practicing or showing thrift; economical; provident
  2. thriving; flourishing; prospering
  3. growing vigorously, as a plant

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business thrifty definition - business

thrifty Synonyms

thrifty

modif.

economical, saving, careful, frugal; see economical 1. See syn. study at economical.


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thrifty Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • man: In North America no-one forces farmers, who are thrifty, shrewd business men or women, to use biotechnology.

Modifying Another Word

  • extremely: This successful fundraising, together with extremely thrifty and efficient hard work helped to steady RNIB's finances by the end of 2004/05.
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