Synonyms of sparing
20 similar words
Another word for sparing is economic. Other synonyms of sparing are economical, thrifty, prudent, parsimonious and canny.
Synonyms and similar words for sparing
adjectivePrudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
- abstemiousSparingly used; used with temperance or moderation.
- cannyFrugal, thrifty.
- charyNot disposed to give freely; not lavish; frugal, sparing.
- moderate
- cheap
- close with a buckPrudent in the expenditure of money; frugal; parsimonious.
- economicFrugal; cheap (in the sense of representing good value); economical.
- economicalCareful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.
- frugal
- provident formal
- huswifelyHousewifely, i.e. capable, economical, prudent.
- parsimoniousExhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal, possibly to excess.
- penny-pinchingReluctant to spend money; close-fisted.
- prudentFrugal; economical; not extravagant.
- thriftyShowing thrift; economical; frugal.
- tight
- tightwad
- husbandly obsolete
- spareful obsoleteSparing; chary.
- spary obsoleteSparing; frugal; parsimonious.
Meaning of sparing
- adjective Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
- noun The act by which something or someone is spared.
Questions about synonyms of sparing
- What is another word for sparing?
- Sparing has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as economic, economical, thrifty, prudent, parsimonious, canny, abstemious and chary.
- What does sparing mean?
- Sparing means prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
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