Frugal vs. Thrifty
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Difference Between Frugal and Thrifty
Frugaladjective
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.
Thriftyadjective
evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal.
Frugaladjective
avoiding waste;
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Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth
a thrifty personThriftyadjective
Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving
a thrifty plantThriftyadjective
Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
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Thriftyadjective
Having a pleasant appearance; looking or being in good condition
Thriftyadjective
careful and diligent in the use of resources
Thriftyadjective
mindful of the future in spending money;
careful with money
