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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.
SPARING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of sparing in English. 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.
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.
Definition of sparing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Sparing definition: Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources.
to refrain from harming, punishing, or killing:[ ~ + object] The queen decided to spare the condemned man. to deal gently or kindly with:[ ~ + object] The critic's harsh review did not spare anyone. to save, as from discomfort:[ ~ + object + object] They kept the truth from you to spare you needless embarrassment.
Synonyms for SPARING: economical, saving, economizing, conserving, prudent, preserving, provident, thrifty; Antonyms of SPARING: wasteful, profligate, prodigal, spendthrift, unthrifty, generous, squandering, improvident
