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.

Related Words

• frugal
• prudent
• stingy