Definition of Sparing
Sparing
spar·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
restrained and economical in using resources;
e.g. We were sparing with our use of paprika, as we had little left.
(adjective)
moderate or minimal in amount or degree, often to the point of being stingy or insufficient;
e.g. They were very sparing with providing details.
(verb)
having enough of something to give some to another person or cause, affording to give to someone/something;
e.g. I have hopes of sparing enough time to read this book one day.
(noun)
refraining from inflicting some fate, such as injury, distress, or death, on a person;
e.g. They are sparing him this time, but only if he agrees to leave them alone forever.
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