thrifty

Describes a person who is careful with money and resources, avoiding waste.

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1. Careful with resources B2 formal

   Using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

   • She is a thrifty shopper who always looks for discounts.
   • Being thrifty with water is important during a drought.
   • He lives a thrifty lifestyle to save for his retirement.

   ruЭкономныйesAhorrativofréconomedeSparsamptEconômicozh节俭的arمقتصد

   Synonyme: carefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparing

   Antonyme: extravagantprodigalspendthriftsquanderingwasteful

2. Future-minded spending B2 formal

   Spending money wisely with an eye on future needs and goals.

   • A thrifty person invests in quality items that last longer.
   • Her thrifty habits allowed her to build a substantial savings account.
   • They made thrifty choices to afford their dream vacation.

   ruЭкономныйesAhorrativo con visión de futurofrDépense tournée vers l'avenirdeSparsamptEconômicozh节俭arمُقْتَصِد

   Synonyme: carefuleconomicalfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparing

   Antonyme: extravagantprofligatespendthriftwasteful

• thriftier comparative form
• thriftiest superlative form