Definition of Sparing
Sparing
spar·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Using or giving only a small amount of something, especially food or money.
e.g. She was sparing with her praise, only giving compliments when truly deserved.
(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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