thrifty

1. superl. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. Source: opted

2. superl. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic. Source: opted

3. superl. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. Source: opted

4. superl. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. Source: opted

5. superl. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. Source: opted

6. adj. careful and diligent in the use of resources Source: wordnet

7. adj. mindful of the future in spending money Source: wordnet

8. 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 mechanic. 3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. 4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [R.] I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father. Shak. 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. Source: webster

9. j:100 a. careful and diligent in the use of resources Source: ecdict

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