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Webster 1913 Edition
Thrifty
Thrift′y
(thrĭft′y̆)
, Adj.
[
Com
par.
Thriftier
; sup
erl.
Thriftiest
.] 1.
Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
Her chaffer was so
thrifty
and so new. Chaucer.
I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been
thrifty
. Swift.
2.
Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth;
as, a
. thrifty
farmer or mechanic3.
Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving;
as, a
. thrifty
plant or colt4.
Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
[R.]
I have five hundred crowns,
The
The
thrifty
hire I saved under your father. Shakespeare
5.
Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
[Obs.]
I sit at home, I have no
thrifty
cloth. Chaucer.
Syn. – Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.
Webster 1828 Edition
Thrifty
THRIFT'Y
,Adj.
I am glad he has so much youth and vigor left, of which he has not been thrifty.
1.
More generally, thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as a thrifty farmer or mechanic.2.
Thriving; growing rapidly or vigorously; as a plant.3.
Well husbanded. I have five hundred crowns,
The thrifty hire I sav'd under your father.
Definition 2024
thrifty
thrifty
English
Adjective
thrifty (comparative thriftier, superlative thriftiest)
- evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal.
- Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth
- a thrifty person
- Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving;
- a thrifty plant
- Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
- Having a pleasant appearance; looking or being in good condition
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:frugal
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Translations
given to, or evincing, thrift
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thriving by industry and frugality
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growing rapidly or vigorously
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well appearing
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