Thriftiness

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɪftiˌnəs/

Definitions of thriftiness

noun the quality or state of being thrifty; frugality in the expenditure of money or resources

Example Sentences

A1 Thriftiness is important when shopping for groceries.

A2 My grandmother's thriftiness taught me the value of saving money.

B1 Her thriftiness allowed her to save enough money for a down payment on a house.

B2 The couple's thriftiness enabled them to retire early and travel the world.

C1 His thriftiness extended to all aspects of his life, from clothing to home renovations.

C2 The CEO's thriftiness was evident in the company's cost-cutting measures and efficient budgeting.

Examples of thriftiness in a Sentence

formal Her thriftiness was evident in the way she carefully budgeted and saved every penny.

informal I admire your thriftiness when it comes to finding great deals and discounts.

slang His thriftiness game is on point - he knows all the best places to score cheap stuff.

figurative The thriftiness of nature is seen in how every resource is efficiently used and recycled in the ecosystem.

Grammatical Forms of thriftiness

past tense

practiced thriftiness

plural

thriftinesses

comparative

more thrifty

superlative

most thrifty

present tense

practices thriftiness

future tense

will practice thriftiness

perfect tense

has practiced thriftiness

continuous tense

is practicing thriftiness

singular

thriftiness

positive degree

thrifty

infinitive

to practice thriftiness

gerund

practicing thriftiness

participle

practiced thriftiness

Origin and Evolution of thriftiness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'thriftiness' originated from the Old English word 'thrift', which means prosperity or success.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thriftiness' has evolved to emphasize the quality of being economical and frugal in managing resources.