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Sparing

Verb / ˈsperɪŋ / Another word for sparing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Using or doing something only when it is necessary, and avoiding waste

Synonyms & similar words

economical stinting giveup save spare frugal scotch dispensewith spar partwith thrifty economical frugal careful conserving preserving conservative cautious prudent moderate restrained reserved abstemious austere ascetic miserly tight mean stingy parsimonious

Example sentences

  1. She was sparing with her words and only spoke when she had something important to say.
  2. He was sparing with his time and only gave it to those who truly needed it.
  3. The cook was sparing with the spices and only added enough to enhance the flavor.
  4. The athlete was sparing with her energy and only used it when necessary.
  5. The teacher was sparing with the homework and only gave what was necessary for the lesson.

Quotes

  • 'To be sparing is to be rich.' - Margaret Deland
  • 'To be sparing in everything except the truth.' - Henry David Thoreau
  • 'He who is sparing with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.' - Albert Einstein

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