Uk English Meaning of thrifty

thrifty

Other Uk English words related to thrifty

synonyms

• economical
• economizing
• frugal
• cheap
• conserving
• preserving
• provident
• prudent
• savings
• frugal
• close
• Forehand
• far-sighted
• far-sighted
• average
• miserly
• parsimonious
• penny-pinching
• penny-wise
• penurious
• pinching
• scrimping
• spare
• stingy
• tight

antonyms

• generous
• imprudent
• prodigal
• profligate
• Spendthrift
• thriftless
• Wasteful
• bountiful
• charitable
• extravagant
• liberal
• generous
• short-sighted
• squandering
• thriftless
• unselfish
• Freehand
• indulgent
• lavish
• open-handed
• unforgiving

Definitions and Meaning of thrifty in English

Wordnet

thrifty (a)

careful and diligent in the use of resources

Wordnet

thrifty (s)

mindful of the future in spending money

Webster

thrifty (superl.)

Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.

Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.

Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.

Secured by thrift; well husbanded.

Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.

FAQs About the word thrifty

What is the Uk English meaning of the word thrifty

thrifty

What is the English meaning of the word thrifty

careful and diligent in the use of resources, mindful of the future in spending moneyGiven to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement

What are the synonyms of the word thrifty

economical,economizing,frugal,cheap,conserving,preserving,provident,prudent,savings,frugal

What are the antonyms of the word thrifty

generous,imprudent,prodigal,profligate,Spendthrift,thriftless,Wasteful,bountiful,charitable,extravagant