sparingly

[spair-ing-lee]

adverb

1. in an economical or limited way.

   Nutritionists recommend eating fats sparingly.

Other Word Forms

• oversparingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sparingly¹

sparing ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Martin sat out the next game and played sparingly the rest of the season.

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Emergency work was taking place in all regions affected by Russian attack, grid operator Ukrenergo said, and it urged consumers who still had power to use it sparingly.

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Andy Murray played sparingly for three years in his early 20s, when GB were outside the World Group, but Smith is optimistic Draper will continue to want to play for the team.

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Manager Jimmy Thelin has used him sparingly so far this season, Polvara appearing for a combined 45 minutes as a substitute in Aberdeen's three games before Thursday.

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“It’s like the one pitch I can be late with, and it’s in the zone,” Glasnow said of his sinker, which he had thrown sparingly prior to getting hurt.

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