Sparingly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Sparingly is an adverb meaning In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.
Meaning
In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.
Example Sentences
The Mark Tree is generally used as an effect to accentuate transitions in music, either at the beginning or end of a phrase. When used sparingly, they ^([sic]) can add an exotic "shimmer" effect.
Synonyms for sparingly
Depending on context, synonyms include slenderly, meagerly, meagrely.
Antonyms for sparingly
Common opposites include amply, fully, richly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include meagerly, meagrely, slenderly, frugally, economically, thinly.
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