sparingly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière limitée ou modérée » ou « avec prudence ». Il décrit des actions faites en petites quantités ou avec retenue, souvent pour économiser des ressources ou éviter les excès.

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.

   avec parcimonie

   • 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.

   Synonymeseconomicallyfrugallylightlymeagerlyscantilyslightlysparselythriftily

   Antonymesabundantlycopiouslyfreelygenerouslylavishlyplentifullyprofusely

2. Infrequently or rarelyB2formal

   In a manner that is not often done or used.

   rarement, avec parcimonie

   • 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.

   Synonymesinfrequentlyoccasionallyrarelyscarcelyseldom

   Antonymesfrequentlyoften