Meaning of thrifty in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   thrifty

   Definitions

   1. mindful of the future in spending money

   Examples

   • « careful with money »

   Synonyms

   • provident

2. Qualitative Adjective

   thrifty

   Definitions

   1. careful and diligent in the use of resources

   Synonyms

   • economical
   • frugal
   • scotch
   • sparing
   • stinting
   • penny-wise
   • saving
   • scavenging

   Antonyms

   • wasteful

See also

• provident