thrifty

[thrif-tee]

adjective

thriftier, thriftiest 

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

Other Word Forms

• thriftily adverb
• thriftiness noun
• overthriftily adverb
• overthriftiness noun
• overthrifty adjective
• unthriftily adverb
• unthriftiness noun
• unthrifty 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