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thrifty

adjective

Evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
HR
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈθɹɪfti/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  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

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Example Sentences

a thrifty person
a thrifty plant

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