thrifty
/ˈθɹɪfti/adjective
Careful with money and avoiding waste.
Example sentences
- “My thrifty grandmother never threw away anything that could be reused.”
- “Thrifty shoppers wait for the big sales before buying winter clothes.”
Approving. 'Stingy' and 'cheap' describe the same behavior with disapproval; 'frugal' sits closest in tone.