sparing: Meaning and Definition of

spar•ing

Pronunciation: (spâr'ing), [key]
— adj.
  1. economical (often fol. by in or of&hasp;).
  2. lenient or merciful.
  3. scanty; limited.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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