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thrifty Synonyms

Another word for thrifty

Choosing another word for thrifty depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

Usage Example

"The frugal couple saved enough money over five years to make a substantial down payment on their first home."

Strongest
frugal
economical
Strong
sparing
provident
prudent
canny
penny-wise
Weak
parsimonious

• adjective (Context 2)

Growing vigorously and thriving in health (used especially of livestock or plants).

Usage Example

"With rich pasture and clean water, the calves remained thriving and gained weight steadily throughout the spring."

Strongest
thriving
flourishing
Strong
vigorous
healthy
robust

Opposites of thrifty

The opposite of thrifty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unthrifty
wasteful
extravagant
profligate
spendthrift
sickly
prodigal
stunted
See all opposites of thrifty

• Nearby Words

thriftily
thriftiness
thrifting
thrifty
thrill
thrilled
thriller

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thrifty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thrifty
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