Sparing

прилагательное 1) недостаточный, скудный Синоним(ы): scanty, poor 2) умеренный Синоним(ы): moderate, temperate 3) бережливый, экономный Синоним(ы): thrifty, economical

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Sparing

adjective 1. marked by or practicing careful restraint (as in the use of resources) 2. meager, bare Example: the map is sparing of informationsparingly adverb Synonyms: sparing, frugal, thrifty, economical mean careful in the use of one's money or resources. sparing stresses abstention and restraint Example: sparing in the offering of advice. frugal implies absence of luxury and simplicity of lifestyle Example: ran a frugal household. thrifty stresses good management and industry Example: thrifty use of nonrenewable resources. economical stresses prudent management, lack of wastefulness, and use of things to their best advantage Example: an economical health-care plan.

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