58 entries under thrifty topic. ×

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illiberal(adjective, close, mean, narrow, tight)
4
scrimping(noun, adjective, close, mean, spare)
4
uncharitable(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow)
3
acquisitive(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow)
3
grudging(adjective, close, mean, narrow, greedy)
3
saving(noun, adjective, close, mean, spare)
3
skimping(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
3
spare(adjective, close, mean, frugal, economical)
2
abstemious(adjective, prudent, stingy, sparing)
2
rapacious(adjective, close, mean, narrow, greedy)
2
spartan(adjective, prudent, stingy, sparing)
1
chary(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
1
churlish(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow)
1
circumspect(close, mean, frugal, economical, parsimonious)
1
cost-effective(close, mean, frugal, economical, parsimonious)
1
curmudgeonly(adjective, close, mean, spare, careful)
1
efficient(close, mean, frugal, economical, parsimonious)
1
extortionate(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow)
1
ironfisted(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow)
1
methodical(close, mean, frugal, economical, parsimonious)
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