thrifty Synonyms
Strongest:
- wasteful
- generous
- wasteful
- unthrifty
- spendthrift
- prodigal
- prodigal
- spendthrift
- generous
- unthrifty
- profligate
- improvident
- profligate
- improvident
Strong:
- liberal
- munificent
- squandering
- charitable
- extravagant
- munificent
- shortsighted
- bountiful
- unselfish
- liberal
- thriftless
- extravagant
- unselfish
- squandering
- charitable
- shortsighted
- thriftless
- bountiful
Weak:
thrifty Meaning
thrifty (a)
careful and diligent in the use of resources
thrifty (s)
mindful of the future in spending money
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.
thrifty Sentence Examples
- Emily is a thrifty shopper who meticulously compares prices before purchasing anything.
- The thrifty couple made it a habit to reuse and recycle items to minimize waste.
- As a thrifty person, she reused old jars to store leftovers instead of buying new containers.
- Thrifty homeowners installed energy-efficient appliances to reduce their utility bills.
- The thrifty investor sought out dividend-paying stocks to generate additional income.
- Thrifty travelers stayed in hostels and cooked their own meals to save money on accommodation and dining.
- By being thrifty, the family was able to afford a vacation without incurring excessive debt.
- The thrifty business owner negotiated bulk discounts and found ways to minimize operating expenses.
- Thrifty collectors sought out vintage items at thrift stores and flea markets to acquire unique treasures at a fraction of the cost.
- Thrifty educators recycled old textbooks and created innovative teaching materials to stretch their limited budgets.
FAQs About 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
economizing,economical, frugal, prudent, conserving, preserving, sparing,saving, provident, cheap
wasteful, generous,wasteful, unthrifty, spendthrift, prodigal, prodigal, spendthrift, generous, unthrifty
Emily is a thrifty shopper who meticulously compares prices before purchasing anything.
The thrifty couple made it a habit to reuse and recycle items to minimize waste.
As a thrifty person, she reused old jars to store leftovers instead of buying new containers.
Thrifty homeowners installed energy-efficient appliances to reduce their utility bills.
