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Definition of thriftiness

thriftiness

/ˈθrɪf.ti.nəs/
thrif · ti · ness
Adverb:thriftily
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Adjective:thrifty
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thriftiness Lexical Profile

thriftiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or practice of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

Example

"Her lifelong thriftiness allowed her to retire comfortably without any debt."

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• Rhymes for thriftiness

• Nearby Words

thrice
thrift
thriftily
thriftiness
thrifting
thrifty
thrill

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'thrifty' and the noun-forming suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Old Norse word 'þrift', meaning prosperity or thriving.

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