thrifty (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈθrɪfti/
Definition
Using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
Examples
He was a thrifty shopper, always looking for the best deals.
My grandmother was very thrifty and managed to raise a large family on a small budget.
The company adopted a thrifty approach to its spending, cutting unnecessary costs.
How to Use thrifty
- thrifty with (prepositional phrase)
- Careful and not wasteful regarding a specific resource. — "He is thrifty with electricity, turning off lights when he leaves a room."
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