thrifty Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective careful and diligent in the use of resources
adjective satellite mindful of the future in spending money
careful.
- careful with money

comparative Thriftier ; superlative Thriftiest

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.
Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
Secured by thrift; well husbanded. R.
I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father. Shak.
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.