| frugal |
| 1. adj. Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste. | |
| thrifty |
| 1. adj. evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal. | |
| 2. adj. Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth | |
| a thrifty person | |
| 3. adj. Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving | |
| a thrifty plant | |
| 4. adj. Secured by thrift; well husbanded. | |
| 5. adj. Having a pleasant appearance; looking or being in good condition | |
