Synonyms of thrifty

20 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for thrifty is economic. Other synonyms of thrifty are economical, sparing, prudent, parsimonious and canny. The opposite of thrifty is spendthrift.

Synonyms and similar words for thrifty

abstemiousSparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
cannyFrugal, thrifty.
chary
moderate
cheap
close with a buckPrudent in the expenditure of money; frugal; parsimonious.
economicFrugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical.
economicalCareful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
frugal
provident formal
huswifelyHousewifely, i.e. capable, economical, prudent.
parsimoniousExhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal, possibly to excess.
penny-pinchingReluctant to spend money; close-fisted.
prudentFrugal; economical; not extravagant.
sparingPrudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
tight
tightwad
husbandly obsolete
spareful obsoleteSparing; chary.
spary obsoleteSparing; frugal; parsimonious.

adjective Showing thrift; economical; frugal.
adjective Thriving, prosperous, successful; (of an animal or plant) growing rapidly or vigorously.
adjective Preserved by thrift; carefully managed.

What is another word for thrifty?: Thrifty has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as economic, economical, sparing, prudent, parsimonious, canny, abstemious and penny-pinching.
What is the opposite of thrifty?: The opposite of thrifty is spendthrift.
What does thrifty mean?: Thrifty means showing thrift; economical; frugal.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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