1. thrifty - Adjective
3. thrifty - Adjective Satellite
Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
Source: Webster's dictionaryIt is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. Aesop
Sometimes the poor are praised for being thrifty. But to recommend thrift to the poor is both grotesque and insulting. It is like advising a man who is starving to eat less. Oscar Wilde
The timid man calls himself cautious, the sordid man thrifty. Publilius Syrus
Look for a thrifty woman -- even though it may cost you a pair of shoes. Japanese Proverb
After a thrifty father, a prodigal son. Spanish Proverb
Prudent men woo thrifty women. German Proverb