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thriftier

 

[ ˈθrɪf.ti.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial habits

Thriftier refers to being careful in spending money and using resources economically. It implies a mindset that prioritizes saving and responsibility over extravagance. A thriftier lifestyle often leads to better financial stability and wise investments. Individuals or families who adopt thriftier habits can often accumulate savings more effectively than those who spend freely.

Synonyms

cost-effective, economical, frugal, sparing, thrifty

Examples of usage

  • She became thriftier after losing her job.
  • Living a thriftier life can help you save for a house.
  • His thriftier approach to shopping has reduced his expenses significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "thriftier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais econômico

🇮🇳 अधिक किफायती

🇩🇪 sparsam

🇮🇩 lebih hemat

🇺🇦 економніший

🇵🇱 oszczędniejszy

🇯🇵 より倹約的な

🇫🇷 plus économe

🇪🇸 más ahorrativo

🇹🇷 daha tasarruflu

🇰🇷 더 절약하는

🇸🇦 أكثر توفيرًا

🇨🇿 úspornější

🇸🇰 úspornejší

🇨🇳 更节俭的

🇸🇮 bolj varčen

🇮🇸 hagkvæmari

🇰🇿 экономикалық

🇬🇪 მეტი ეკონომიური

🇦🇿 daha qənaətcil

🇲🇽 más ahorrativo

Etymology

The term 'thriftier' is derived from the noun 'thrift', which traces its roots back to Middle English and Old Norse. The Old Norse word 'þrift' meant 'prosperity' or 'wealth', while in Middle English, it evolved to signify careful management of resources. Over time, 'thrift' came to imply frugality and wise spending, and its comparative form 'thriftier' emerged to compare differing levels of frugality among individuals or behaviors. The concept of thrift has been valued in various cultures, particularly during times of economic hardship, reinforcing the term's significance in discussions around finance and lifestyle choices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,406, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.