thrifty
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/ˈθɹɪfti/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal.
- Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth“a thrifty person”
- Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving“a thrifty plant”
- Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
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Synonyms
sparingeconomicalfrugalpenny-wisestintingsavingcarefulprovidentscavengingscotchscarcecost-effectiverigorousrestrictiveefficientfuel-efficient