Thrifty
['θrɪftɪ] or ['θrɪfti]
Definition
(superl.) Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
(superl.) Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
(superl.) Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
(superl.) Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
(superl.) Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Frugal, sparing, economical, saving, careful, provident.[2]. Thriving, prosperous.[3]. Vigorous, growing well, flourishing
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Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Prudent, careful, economical_saving, frugal, flourishing, provident, sparing
ANT:Thriftless, unthrifty, wasteful, prodigal,[See SCATTER]
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Examples
- I told my wife, she had been too thrifty, for I found she had starved herself and her daughter to nothing. Jonathan Swift. Gulliver's Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World.
- Colonel Hector McTavish, and she and her mother played for Bute and won him at Harrowgate), she had been a prudent and thrifty wife to him. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- In this cheap and thrifty way Sir Pitt tries to pay off his debt to his family. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Some thrifty housewives economize by utilizing the cooling effects of evaporation. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
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