Sparingly
Meaning
In a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities.
Pronunciation
UK ˈspeərɪŋli
US ˈsperɪŋli
Example Sentences
- One pound is the equivalent of 80,000 flowers or one acre, so use it sparingly.
- A pinch of sugar, used sparingly, rounds off the remaining sharpness, though it turns the whole thing cloying if you overcommit.
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