sparing
[ spair-ing ]
/ ˈspɛər ɪŋ /
adjective
economical (often followed by in or of).
lenient or merciful.
scanty; limited.
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easily, delicately, casually, tenderly, moderately, gingerly, softly, simply, mildly, freely, quietly, slightly, sparsely, faintly, subtly, occasionally, intermittently, sporadically, rarely, fairly
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Origin of sparing
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sparing
/ (ˈspɛərɪŋ) /
adjective
(sometimes foll by with or of) economical or frugal (with)
scanty; meagre
merciful or lenient
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