💡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

moving or happening at a low speed
Tending to cause harm; harmful or damaging.
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
capable of being overcome or defeated
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

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