SPARING


Meaning of SPARING in English

— sparingly , adv. — sparingness , n.

/spair"ing/ , adj.

1. economical (often fol. by in or of ).

2. lenient or merciful.

3. scanty; limited.

[ 1325-75; ME; see SPARE, -ING 2 ]

Syn. 1. frugal, saving, penurious. 3. meager, sparse.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .