💡sparing

adjective
/ˈspɛərɪŋ/

Meaning

Using or giving only a little of something; economical.

Example Sentences

She is sparing in her use of words.

Example Expressions

sparing with praise

Synonyms

frugal, economical, restrained, moderate

Antonyms

lavish, generous, wasteful

Collocations

sparing with words, sparing with praise, sparing use

Related Vocabularies

not holding attention or curiosity; boring
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
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Unable to be separated or always together.
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