thrifty

[ thrif-tee ]

adjective

, thrift·i·er, thrift·i·est.

1. practicing thrift or economical management; frugal:

   a thrifty shopper.

   Synonyms: saving, sparing

2. thriving, prosperous, or successful.
3. thriving physically; growing vigorously.

thrifty

/ ˈθrɪftɪ /

adjective

1. showing thrift; economical or frugal
2. rare.
   thriving or prospering

Derived Forms

• ˈthriftiness, noun
• ˈthriftily, adverb

Other Words From

• thrifti·ly adverb
• thrifti·ness noun
• over·thrifti·ly adverb
• over·thrifti·ness noun
• over·thrifty adjective
• un·thrifti·ly adverb
• un·thrifti·ness noun
• un·thrifty adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrifty¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; thrift, -y ¹

Synonym Study

See frugal.

Example Sentences

While an inn isn’t as thrifty as a $25-a-night campsite, it sure is more comfortable.

From Los Angeles Times

We were brand-ignorant and thrifty, middle class but with poor origins.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts say McDonald's and its competitors are trying to tempt thrifty customers with cheap offers - a move criticised by health experts.

From BBC

Put simply, customers are being more thrifty and the chains want to tempt you back, though critics worry about the health impacts of this buffet of fast-food deals.

From BBC

The UK AI dogfighter is very thrifty compared to its US cousin.

From BBC

Related Words

• frugal
• prudent
• stingy