thrifty

Adjective
Synonyms: careful

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. careful and diligent in the use of resources
  2. mindful of the future in spending money“careful with money”Synonyms: careful
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Thrifty \Thrift"y\ (thr[i^]ft"[y^]), a. [Compar. Thriftier; superl. Thriftiest.]

1.Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. [1913 Webster]

Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new.— Chaucer.[1913 Webster]
I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty.— Swift.[1913 Webster]

2.Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic. [1913 Webster]

3.Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. [1913 Webster]

4.Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [R.] [1913 Webster]

I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

5.Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth.— Chaucer.[1913 Webster]

Syn: Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful. [1913 Webster]

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