Sparingly

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛrɪŋliː/

Sparingly (adv)

  1. In a way that uses or gives only a little, not much.
  2. In a way that happens only from time to time, not regularly.
  3. With restraint, so the amount or frequency stays within safe or sensible limits.

Sparingly (adverb)

Examples

  • Add the sauce sparingly so it does not overpower the pasta.
  • She uses sparingly amounts of sugar to keep the taste balanced.