Sparingly (Adverb)
Meaning
To a meager degree or in a meager manner; "these voices are meagerly represented at the conference"; "the area is slenderly endowed with natural resources".
Examples
- He uses the perfume sparingly because it's extremely expensive and he only wants it to last for a long time.
- Salt is added sparingly to bring out the flavor of the vegetables in this dish.
- Because the ingredients are hard to find, they're used sparingly in traditional cooking methods.
- In a world where resources are limited, technology must be used sparingly and wisely.
- Medications with potential side effects are administered sparingly to avoid unnecessary harm.