Word: unthriftily
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: un
thrift
i
ly
Definition: In a way that is not thrifty.
Morphemes:
Affix: un-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: contrary to or contrasted against traditional norms; unconventional; alternative
Affix: thrive
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
Affix: -t
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the past tense and/or past participle of some verbs (leapt, kept, dreamt, blest, etc.)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -te
Language: enm
Decoded: -te
Meaning: preterite ending
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.