THRIFTY

thrifty. Thrifty, a. frugal, sparing, careful, thriving

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Thrift″y (?), a. [Compar. Thriftier (?); superl. Thriftiest.] 1. 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. 2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
3. 3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
4. 4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
I have five hundred crowns, The thrifty hire I saved under your father. Shak. 5. 5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth. Chaucer. Syn. — Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful.