CEFR B1

thrifty

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: frugal, economical, saving, prudent

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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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