thriftly

English

Etymology

From Middle English þreftely, þryftelich, þriftliche, equivalent to thrift +‎ -ly.

Adverb

thriftly (comparative more thriftly, superlative most thriftly)

  1. In a thrift, efficient, or thriving manner; suitably; vigorously
    • 1899, The Cactus Journal:
      E. cer. Englemanii is lovely when growing thriftly, some with pure white spines, some with yellow spines, others red and white, and still others with spines shading to almost black, and the large purplish red flowers are very gorgeous.
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