Definition of Sparing

1. Adjective. Avoiding waste. "`scotch' is used only informally"

Exact synonyms: Economical, Frugal, Scotch, Stinting
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Thrifty
Derivative terms: Economy, Frugality, Frugalness

Definition of Sparing

1. a. Spare; saving; frugal; merciful.

Definition of Sparing

1. spare [v] - See also: spare

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sparing

sparganoma
sparganosis
sparganum
sparge
sparged
sparger
spargers
sparges
sparge pipe
sparging
sparhawk
sparid
Sparidae
sparids
sparid fish
sparing (current term)
sparingly
sparing action
sparing phenomenon
spark
spark
sparke
sparked
sparker
sparkers
sparkes
sparkie
sparkier
sparkies
sparkiest

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