Thrifty: meaning, definitions and examples
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thrifty
[ ˈθrɪfti ]
in terms of spending money
showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste; economical
Synonyms
economical, frugal, frugal, prudent, sparing
Examples of usage
- She was thrifty and saved up for a rainy day.
- His thrifty habits allowed him to retire early.
- The thrifty shopper always looked for the best deals.
in terms of resources
using resources efficiently and avoiding waste
Synonyms
eco-friendly, efficient, prudent, resourceful, sustainable
Examples of usage
- The company became more thrifty by recycling materials.
- She had a thrifty approach to water conservation.
- The thrifty gardener made use of compost to enrich the soil.
Translations
Translations of the word "thrifty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 econômico
🇮🇳 मितव्ययी (Mitavyayi)
🇩🇪 sparsam
🇮🇩 hemat
🇺🇦 ощадливий
🇵🇱 oszczędny
🇯🇵 倹約 (けんやく, kenyaku)
🇫🇷 économe
🇪🇸 ahorrativo
🇹🇷 tutumlu
🇰🇷 절약하는 (jeol-yag haneun)
🇸🇦 مقتصد (muqtasid)
🇨🇿 šetřivý
🇸🇰 šetrný
🇨🇳 节俭的 (jiéjiǎn de)
🇸🇮 varčen
🇮🇸 sparsamur
🇰🇿 үнемшіл
🇬🇪 ეკონომიური (ekonomiyuri)
🇦🇿 sərfəli
🇲🇽 ahorrativo
Word origin
The word 'thrifty' originated from the Old English word 'thriftig', which meant thriving or prosperous. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the idea of being prudent with resources and money. The concept of thriftiness has been valued in various cultures throughout history as a virtue associated with wisdom and sustainability.
See also: thrift, thriftiness.