sparing

/ˈspɛərɪŋ/
/ˈspɛrɪŋ/
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Definitions of sparing
  1. adjective
    avoiding waste
    “a sparing father and a spending son”
    “sparing in their use of heat and light”
    synonyms: economical, frugal, scotch, stinting
    thrifty
    careful and diligent in the use of resources
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