SG Heritage Dictionary

Thrifty [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Frugal; sparing; using economy and good management of property.

2. I am glad he has so much youth and vigor left, of which he has not been thrifty

3. More generally, thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as a thrifty farmer or mechanic.

4. Thriving; growing rapidly or vigorously; as a plant.

5. Well husbanded.

6. I have five hundred crowns,

7. The thrifty hire I sav'd under your father.

Thrifty [Superlative] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.

2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.

3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.

4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded.

5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.