— 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.
— 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 . 2012