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Synonyms of sparing

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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.

Meaning of sparing

  1. adjective Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
  2. noun The act by which something or someone is spared.

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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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