CEFR C1

sparing

adjective

Meaning

Using or giving out something in small quantities; economical with resources.

Examples

She was very sparing with her praise, so when she complimented him, it meant a lot.
The chef was sparing with the expensive saffron, adding just a tiny pinch to the dish.

Synonyms: economical, frugal, restrained, parsimonious

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sparing (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

Definition

Using or giving out something in small quantities; economical with resources.

Examples

She was very sparing with her praise, so when she complimented him, it meant a lot.
The chef was sparing with the expensive saffron, adding just a tiny pinch to the dish.
Due to the drought, the community was advised to be sparing with their water usage.

How to Use sparing

sparing with (prepositional phrase): Using or giving little of something. — "The artist was sparing with bright colors, using them only for accents."

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