thrift´i|ness

thrift´i|ness
thrift|y «THRIHF tee», adjective, thrift|i|er, thrift|i|est.
1. careful in spending; economical; saving: »

a thrifty housewife.

SYNONYM(S): provident, frugal, sparing. See syn. under economical. (Cf. ↑economical)
2. thriving; flourishing; vigorous: »

a thrifty plant.

3. prosperous; successful: »

The countryside had many fine, thrifty farms.

–thrift´i|ly, adverb.
–thrift´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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