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thriftily

/ˈθrɪf.tə.li/
thrif · ti · ly
Adjective:thrifty
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thriftily Lexical Profile

thriftily Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that uses money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

Example

"By living thriftily during their twenties, the couple managed to save enough for a down payment on a house."

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• Rhymes for thriftily

• Nearby Words

threshold
thrice
thrift
thriftily
thriftiness
thrifting
thrifty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'thrifty' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Thrift' enters Middle English from Old Norse 'þrift', meaning 'prosperity', which is related to the verb 'thrive'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thriftily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thriftily
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