Thrifty vs Generous - What's the difference?
thrifty | generous |
Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal.
Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
(obsolete) Of noble birth.
Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
Large, more than ample, copious.
As adjectives the difference between thrifty and generous
is that thrifty is given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal while generous is of noble birth.thrifty
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* spendthriftDerived terms
* thriftily * thriftinessgenerous
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(en adjective)- Thank you for your generous words.
- She's been extremely generous with her winnings.