adjective
- using or giving very little of something; frugal or economical
- showing mercy or restraint; not harsh or severe
Examples
- She was sparing with the salt in her cooking.
- The teacher was sparing in her praise, making each compliment meaningful.
- He used the expensive paint sparingly on the canvas.
- The judge was sparing in his sentencing of first-time offenders.
- They were sparing with their water supply during the drought.
- The critic was sparing with positive reviews this season.