a. [ Compar. Thriftier superl. Thriftiest. ] 1. Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal. [ 1913 Webster ] Her chaffer was so thrifty and so new. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ] I am glad he hath so much youth and vigor left, of which he hath not been thrifty. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] I have five hundred crowns,
The thrifty hire I saved under your father. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] I sit at home, I have no thrifty cloth. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Frugal; sparing; economical; saving; careful. [ 1913 Webster ] | 