thrifty
2 antonyms and opposites of thrifty, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
Antonyms
How to use thrifty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from thrift plus the adjective ending -y, dating back to Middle English.
Full origin of thrifty →Frequently asked questions
What does “thrifty” mean?
The word “thrifty” means careful with money; avoiding unnecessary spending or waste. In plain terms, careful and sensible about spending money, in a positive sense.
How do you pronounce “thrifty”?
“Thrifty” is pronounced THRIHF-tee (/ˈθɹɪfti/ in IPA).
How do you use “thrifty” in a sentence?
Here is “thrifty” used in a sentence: “Being thrifty, she always compared prices before buying groceries.”
What is the opposite of “thrifty”?
The opposite of “thrifty” — its antonyms — are spendthrift and thriftless.
What part of speech is “thrifty”?
“Thrifty” is an adjective.
Where does the word “thrifty” come from?
The word “thrifty” comes from Middle English. Formed from thrift plus the adjective ending -y, dating back to Middle English.