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thrifty

English

Etymology

From Middle English thrifty, threfty, thryfty, þrifti, equivalent to thrift +? -y.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: thr?ft'?, IPA(key): /????fti/

Adjective

thrifty (comparative thriftier, superlative thriftiest)

  1. evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal.
  2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth
    a thrifty person
  3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving
    a thrifty plant
  4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
  5. Having a pleasant appearance; looking or being in good condition

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:frugal

Antonyms

  • spendthrift

Derived terms

  • thriftily
  • thriftiness

Related terms

Translations

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unthriftily

English

Etymology

unthrifty +? -ly

Adverb

unthriftily (comparative more unthriftily, superlative most unthriftily)

  1. In a way that is not thrifty.
  2. (obsolete) In an improper or unbecoming manner.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Chaucer to this entry?)

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