sparingly

[ˈspɛrɪŋli]

sparingly Definition

  • 1in a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities
  • 2with restraint or reluctance

Using sparingly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sparingly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She uses salt sparingly in her cooking.

  • Example

    He spoke sparingly about his personal life.

  • Example

    The company is using its resources more sparingly this year.

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Summary: sparingly in Brief

The adverb 'sparingly' [ˈspɛrɪŋli] means to do something in a restricted or infrequent manner, or with restraint or reluctance. It can be used to describe the use of resources, such as salt in cooking or a company's budget. For example, 'She uses salt sparingly in her cooking.' 'Sparingly' can also describe how someone speaks about their personal life, as in 'He spoke sparingly about his personal life.'