Meaning & use
thrifty
Careful with money and resources; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
See it in a sentence
Growing up poor taught her to be thrifty, saving what little she earned.
A thrifty shopper, he always compared prices before buying anything.
A note on using this word
Thrifty carries a positive connotation of sensible economy, unlike "stingy" or "cheap," which suggest an unpleasant unwillingness to spend even when appropriate.
Words with a similar meaning
frugaleconomical
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Words with an opposite meaning
wastefulextravagant
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