Pronunciation: /ˈspɛrɪŋli/

Definitions of sparingly

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. It often describes how, when, or where an action is performed. In this case, 'sparingly' describes the manner in which something is done.

Example Sentences

A1 I use salt sparingly when I cook.

A2 She spends money sparingly to save for a vacation.

B1 It is important to use water sparingly during a drought.

B2 The artist used color sparingly to create a dramatic effect in the painting.

C1 The CEO advised the team to spend resources sparingly to maximize profits.

C2 The author's prose is known for its sparingly elegant style.

Examples of sparingly in a Sentence

formal It is recommended to use the medication sparingly to avoid any potential side effects.

informal I only use my expensive perfume sparingly for special occasions.

slang I told him to sprinkle the salt sparingly on the fries.

figurative She shared her personal experiences sparingly, keeping most of her thoughts to herself.

Grammatical Forms of sparingly

past tense

spared

plural

sparingly

comparative

more sparingly

superlative

most sparingly

present tense

spare

future tense

will spare

perfect tense

have spared

continuous tense

is sparing

singular

sparingly

positive degree

sparing

infinitive

to spare

gerund

sparing

participle

spared

Origin and Evolution of sparingly

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sparingly' originated from the Old English word 'sparian' which means to refrain from using or to be frugal.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sparingly' has retained its original meaning of using something in small amounts or being economical in usage.