Thrifty Definition

thrĭftē
thrifty, thriftier, thriftiest
adjective
thriftier, thriftiest
Practicing or showing thrift; economical; provident.
Webster's New World
Thriving; flourishing; prospering.
Webster's New World
Growing vigorously, as a plant.
Webster's New World
The definition of thrifty is someone who is frugal and who is careful about where their money goes.
An example of someone who would be described as thrifty is someone who makes wise and careful buying decisions.
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Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal.

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Other Word Forms of Thrifty

Adjective

Base Form:
thrifty
Comparative:
thriftier
Superlative:
thriftiest

Thrifty Sentence Examples

  • He was thrifty and anxious to leave to his son a full treasury.

  • They have shown themselves to be industrious, thrifty and lawabiding.

  • This can be a very thrifty way to send holiday greetings to your friends and family.

  • Deir itself is a thrifty and rising town, having considerable traffic; it is singularly European in appearance, with macadamized streets and a public garden.

  • They are a thrifty and industrious people, prolific and devoted to their offspring, good-humoured, quick-tempered and impressionable.

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Words Starting With

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