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sparingly

/ˈspeə.rɪŋ.li/

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adverb

/ˈspeə.rɪŋ.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в ограниченной или сдержанной манере» или «с осторожностью». Используется для описания действий, совершаемых в малых количествах или с умеренностью, часто для экономии ресурсов или избежания излишеств.

An adverb meaning "in a limited or restricted manner" or "with restraint." It is used to describe actions done in small amounts or with careful moderation, often to conserve resources or avoid excess.

  1. In small quantitiesB2formal

    In a way that uses very little of something; frugally or economically.

    ruЭкономно

    • Use the salt sparingly to avoid high blood pressure.
    • She spends her money sparingly on luxuries.
    • The medicine should be applied sparingly to the affected area.

    Synonymseconomicallyfrugallylightlymeagerlyscantilyslightlysparselythriftily

    Antonymsabundantlycopiouslyfreelygenerouslylavishlyplentifullyprofusely

  2. Infrequently or rarelyB2formal

    In a manner that is not often done or used.

    ruРедко

    • He speaks sparingly during meetings, only when necessary.
    • The author uses complex vocabulary sparingly in her writing.
    • They visited their relatives sparingly over the years.

    Synonymsinfrequentlyoccasionallyrarelyscarcelyseldom

    Antonymsfrequentlyoften

Forms
  • more sparingly comparative form
  • most sparingly superlative form
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