Thrifty vs Miser - What's the difference?
thrifty | miser |
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.
(pejorative) A person who hoards money rather than spending it; one who is cheap or extremely parsimonious.
As an adjective thrifty
is given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; sparing; frugal.As a noun miser is
maize.thrifty
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* spendthriftDerived terms
* thriftily * thriftinessmiser
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(wikipedia miser)Noun
(en noun)- was a stereotypical miser , he spent nothing he could save; neither giving to charity nor enjoying his wealth.
