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- Dictionarysparing/ˈspɛːrɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. moderate; economical: "physicians advised sparing use of the ointment"
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The meaning of SPARING is marked by or practicing careful restraint (as in the use of resources). How to use sparing in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sparing.
adjective. uk / ˈspeə.rɪŋ / us / ˈsper.ɪŋ / Add to word list. using very little of something: Be sparing with the butter as there isn't much left. He is sparing with/in his praise (= praises people very little). Synonyms. economical. frugal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Self-control and moderation. anti-pleasure. ascetically.
adj. 1. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources. 2. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent: sparing amounts of criticism. spar′ing·ly adv. spar′ing·ness n. Synonyms: sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical. These adjectives mean exercising or reflecting care in the use of resources, such as money.
adjective. Someone who is sparing with something uses it or gives it only in very small quantities. I've not been sparing with the garlic. Her sparing use of make-up only seemed to enhance her classically beautiful features. Only a sparing amount is needed. Synonyms: economical, frugal, thrifty, saving More Synonyms of sparing.
Sparing definition: economical (often followed by in or of).. See examples of SPARING used in a sentence.
Synonyms for SPARING: economical, saving, economizing, conserving, prudent, preserving, provident, thrifty; Antonyms of SPARING: wasteful, profligate, prodigal, spendthrift, unthrifty, generous, squandering, improvident
adjective. avoiding waste. “a sparing father and a spending son”. “ sparing in their use of heat and light”. synonyms: economical, frugal, scotch, stinting. thrifty. careful and diligent in the use of resources.
adjective. /ˈspeərɪŋ/ /ˈsperɪŋ/ careful to use or give only a little of something. Doctors now advise only sparing use of such creams. sparing with something He was always sparing with his praise. Want to learn more?
Sparing definition: Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources.
noun [ C ] sailing specialized uk / spɑː r/ us / spɑːr / a strong pole, especially one used as a mast to hold the sail on a ship. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of spar from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
