thriftiness

thrift·y

[thrif-tee]
adjective, thrift·i·er, thrift·i·est.
1.
practicing thrift or economical management; frugal: a thrifty shopper.
2.
thriving, prosperous, or successful.
3.
thriving physically; growing vigorously.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see thrift, -y1

thrift·i·ly, adverb
thrift·i·ness, noun
o·ver·thrift·i·ly, adverb
o·ver·thrift·i·ness, noun
o·ver·thrift·y, adjective
un·thrift·i·ly, adverb
un·thrift·i·ness, noun
un·thrift·y, adjective


1. sparing, saving. See economical.
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thrifty (ˈθrɪftɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , thriftier, thriftiest
1.  showing thrift; economical or frugal
2.  rare thriving or prospering
 
'thriftily
 
adv
 
'thriftiness
 
n

thrifty (ˈθrɪftɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , thriftier, thriftiest
1.  showing thrift; economical or frugal
2.  rare thriving or prospering
 
'thriftily
 
adv
 
'thriftiness
 
n

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