Cool MateMeaning of Thrifty
Careful with money, avoiding waste and unnecessary spending.
In simple words: Being careful with money and not wasting it.
Thrifty in a sentence
- She is very thrifty and always looks for sales before shopping.
- Being thrifty helps you save money for something special.
- The thrifty spender is admired by many for their budget skills.
- He found a thrifty solution to decorate his home without spending much.
- Thrifty travelers often find the best deals and discounts.
How to use Thrifty
Used in everyday conversation to describe someone who saves money wisely. Not used in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'thrifty' person clipping coupons to save money.
Related words
Collocations with Thrifty
- thrifty shopper
- thrifty lifestyle
- thrifty habits
Synonyms for Thrifty
- frugal
- economical
- sparing
- prudent
Opposites of Thrifty
- wasteful
- extravagant
- improvident
Common mistakes with Thrifty
- Confusing with 'cheap', which implies low quality.
- Using 'thrifty' in contexts suggesting stinginess.
- Overusing in formal writing where 'frugal' might be more appropriate.
Thrifty appears in
Thrifty in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مدخر، مقتصد
كونك حذرًا في التعامل مع المال وعدم هدره.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অর্থসঙ্কোচী
টাকা নিয়ে যত্নশীল থাকা এবং তা অপচয় না করা।
- GermanDeutsch
sparsam
Wenn man mit Geld vorsichtig ist und es nicht verschwendet.
- SpanishEspañol
Económico
Ser cuidadoso con el dinero y no desperdiciarlo.
- Persianفارسی
صرفهجو
مراقب پول بودن و هدر ندادن آن.
- FrenchFrançais
économe
Faire attention à son argent et ne pas le gaspiller.
- Hindiहिन्दी
किफ़ायती
पैसे को लेकर सावधान रहना और उसे बर्बाद न करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Risparmiatore
Essere attenti con i soldi e non sprecarli.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Econômico, econômico
Ser cuidadoso com dinheiro e não desperdiçá-lo.
- RussianРусский
Thrifty
Being careful with money and not wasting it.
- Urduاردو
کفایت شعار، کفایت شعاری
پیسوں کے معاملے میں احتیاط کرنا اور انہیں ضائع نہ کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
节俭
对钱很小心，不浪费。
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Frequently asked questions about Thrifty
What does Thrifty mean?
Being careful with money and not wasting it.
What is the definition of Thrifty?
Careful with money, avoiding waste and unnecessary spending.
How do you use Thrifty in a sentence?
She is very thrifty and always looks for sales before shopping.
Can you give another example of Thrifty?
Being thrifty helps you save money for something special.
What are synonyms for Thrifty?
Common alternatives include frugal, economical, sparing, prudent.
What is the opposite of Thrifty?
Opposite meanings include wasteful, extravagant, improvident.
What words go with Thrifty?
It commonly pairs with thrifty shopper, thrifty lifestyle, thrifty habits.
What are common mistakes when using Thrifty?
Confusing with 'cheap', which implies low quality. Using 'thrifty' in contexts suggesting stinginess. Overusing in formal writing where 'frugal' might be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Thrifty?
US: //ˈθrɪfti//, UK: //ˈθrɪfti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thrifty?
Used in everyday conversation to describe someone who saves money wisely. Not used in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Thrifty?
"Thrifty" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.