She always makes thrifty choices when shopping, looking for sales and discounts to save money.
synonyms
frugaleconomical
word origin — The word 'thrifty' comes from the Old Norse word 'þrifinn', meaning 'thriving' or 'prosperous', which relates to the idea of being careful with resources to ensure prosperity.
thrifty, antisocial, reactive, gubernatorial, idyllic: meanings and examples
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thrifty · adjective/ˈθrɪf.ti/
careful with money and resources
She always makes thrifty choices when shopping, looking for sales and discounts to save money.
Synonyms: frugal, economical
Origin: The word 'thrifty' comes from the Old Norse word 'þrifinn', meaning 'thriving' or 'prosperous', which relates to the idea of being careful with resources to ensure prosperity.
antisocial · adjective/ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/
reluctant to engage in social interactions or activities
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends and join group activities.
Synonyms: unsociable, withdrawn, reclusive
Origin: The word 'antisocial' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'social', which comes from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of allies' or 'social'.
reactive · adjective/riˈæktɪv/
pertaining to or characterized by a response to a stimulus or event
The company's reactive approach to customer feedback allowed them to quickly adapt their products to meet consumer needs.
Synonyms: responsive, impulsive, reflexive
Origin: derived from the verb 'react', originating from Latin 'reagere', meaning 'to act again'
gubernatorial · adjective/ˌɡʌvərˈnɛɪtɔːriəl/
relating to a governor or the office of governor
The gubernatorial election will take place next month, and candidates are ramping up their campaigns.
Synonyms: administrative, gubernacular, executive
Origin: from Latin 'gubernator', meaning 'governor', derived from 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer, direct'.
idyllic · adjective/aɪˈdɪlɪk/
charmingly simple and serene
The couple spent their honeymoon in an idyllic village nestled among the rolling hills.
Synonyms: picturesque, blissful, serene
Origin: From the Greek word 'eidyllion' meaning 'little picture', which is a diminutive of 'eidolon', meaning 'ideal' or 'image'.