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I think, for me, humour needs to be used like a strong spice - sparingly.
George Murray

Meaning of "sparingly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPARINGLY

sparingly  [ˈspɛərɪŋlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPARINGLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sparingly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SPARINGLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sparingly in the English dictionary

The definition of sparingly in the dictionary is in very small quantities.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPARINGLY


alluringly
əˈlʊərɪŋlɪ
blisteringly
ˈblɪstərɪŋlɪ
daringly
ˈdeərɪŋlɪ
despairingly
dɪsˈpeərɪŋlɪ
endearingly
ɪnˈdɪərɪŋlɪ
enduringly
ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋlɪ
flaringly
ˈflɛərɪŋlɪ
forbearingly
fɔːˈbɛərɪŋlɪ
glaringly
ˈɡlɛərɪŋlɪ
inquiringly
ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋlɪ
overpoweringly
ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋlɪ
reassuringly
ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋlɪ
staringly
ˈstɛərɪŋlɪ
undespairingly
ˌʌndɪsˈpɛərɪŋlɪ
unflatteringly
ʌnˈflætərɪŋlɪ
unsparingly
ʌnˈspɛərɪŋlɪ
untiringly
ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋlɪ
unwaveringly
ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋlɪ
wearingly
ˈwɛərɪŋlɪ
wonderingly
ˈwʌndərɪŋlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPARINGLY

spareless
sparely
spareness
sparer
sparerib
sparganium
sparge
sparger
sparid
sparing
sparingness
spark
spark chamber
spark coil
spark erosion
spark gap
spark off
spark plug
spark transmitter
sparker

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPARINGLY

accordingly
amazingly
astonishingly
correspondingly
exceedingly
increasingly
interestingly
irritatingly
knowingly
livingly
lovingly
overwhelmingly
seemingly
shockingly
sickeningly
singly
strikingly
strongly
stunningly
surprisingly
willingly

Synonyms and antonyms of sparingly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sparingly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPARINGLY

Find out the translation of sparingly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sparingly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sparingly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

谨慎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

con moderación
570 millions of speakers

English

sparingly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संयम से
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ماما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

экономно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

com moderação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্রাত্যভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

avec modération
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dengan berhati-hati
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sparsam
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

控えめに
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아껴서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sparingly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ít
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிகக்குறைவாகவே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्वचितच
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

idareli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

con parsimonia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oszczędnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

економно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cumpătat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φειδώ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spaarsamig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sparsamt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sparsomt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sparingly

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPARINGLY»

The term «sparingly» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.419 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPARINGLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sparingly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sparingly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sparingly

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3 QUOTES WITH «SPARINGLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sparingly.
1
Ryan Hall
I race kind of sparingly.
2
George Murray
I think, for me, humour needs to be used like a strong spice - sparingly.
3
Alex Tabarrok
Patents are like fertilizer. Applied wisely and sparingly, they can increase growth. But if you apply too many chemicals, or make patents too strong, then you can leach the land, making growth more difficult.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPARINGLY»

Discover the use of sparingly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sparingly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Nutrition
... Sherbet Gelatin dessert Serving Size Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Use sparingly Although fats, ...
Paul M. Insel, R. Elaine Turner, Don Ross, 2004
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Thermodynamic and Kinetic Restraints on the Dissolution of ...
v Abstract of Dissertation Thermodynamic and Kinetic Restraints on the Dissolution of Sparingly Soluble Salt Minerals Mineral dissolution is among the most important sets of chemical reactions that occur at and near the Earth's surface.
Chunfang Fan, 2008
3
Field and Depot Maintenance Manual: Distributor-transmitter ...
1 drop at pivot points; apply sparingly on rubbing surfaces. 1 drop at pivot points; apply sparingly on rubbing surfaces. Apply sparingly on rubbing surfaces. 2 drops all along stud. 1 drop at pivot point; apply sparingly on working surfaces.
‎1962
4
Tarascon Pharmacopoeia 2011 Library Edition
... corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses: Apply sparingly bid to tid. PEDS – Inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses: Apply sparingly bid to tid. FORMS – Trade only: Ointment, Cream 0.05% 15,30, 60 g.
Richard Joseph Hamilton, 2011
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Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2013 Deluxe Lab-Coat Edition
PEDS – Inflammatory and pruritic manifes- tations of corticosteroid-responsive derma- toses: Apply sparingly two to four times per day. FORMS – Generic/Trade: Cream, Ointment, Gel 0.05% 15,30, 60 g. Soln 0.05% 20, 60 mL. Trade only: ...
Richard J Hamilton, 2012
6
Direct Support and General Support Maintenanc Manual: ...
32 Function cam follower Apply sparingly to cam groove and bearing of roller. □ 3-2 Felt lubricating washer (on carriage- feed link) Oil to saturation point only. 3-2 Letters-shift and carriage-feed levers 2 drops at each pivot. 8 3-2 Support lever ...
‎1976
7
Tarascon Pharmacopoeia 2011 Professional Desk Reference Edition
... corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses: Apply sparingly bid to tid. PEDS – Inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses: Apply sparingly bid to tid. FORMS – Trade only: Ointment, Cream 0.05% 15,30, 60 g.
Richard Joseph Hamilton, 2011
8
Debating Self-Knowledge
He says “cilantro should be used sparingly,” thereby expressing the thought that cilantro should be used sparingly. In addition, Rudolf frequently employs dried coriander in his cooking; indeed he is as familiar with coriander as he is with ...
Anthony Brueckner, Gary Ebbs, 2012
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United States Geological Survey Professional Paper
Muscovite is present in small clear rods, averaging 0.1 mm. long by 0.006 mm. wide. Sericite occurs sparingly in irregular patches, averaging 0.006 or 0.007 mm . in cross section and consisting of minute fibrous plates. Carbonates occur ...
‎1909
10
Code of Honor: Ethics, Personal Standards & Practical Wisdom ...
Give Financially into Other Ministries Give Financially into Other Ministries Give Financially into Other Ministries Give Financially into Other Ministries Give Financially into Other Ministries “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also r “ But ...
Ashish Raichur, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPARINGLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sparingly is used in the context of the following news items.
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Study: Screams are Special, So Use Sparingly
News / Health. Study: Screams are Special, So Use Sparingly. Print; Comment; Share: FILE - Held by college sumo wrestlers, a couple of babies cry in their Naki ... «Voice of America, Jul 15»
2
Fiji's north urged to use water sparingly
People in Fiji's Northern Division are being urged to use water sparingly, with reports of receding water levels entering a critical danger zone. Water is a precious ... «Radio New Zealand, Jul 15»
3
Communities urged to use water sparingly
The advice follows reports by Water Authority of Fiji's regional manager North Romulusi Mataitoga that water level continued to recede in the province of ... «Fiji Times, Jul 15»
4
Scott Walker uses veto power sparingly on K-12 measures
Scott Walker applied his veto powers sparingly to K-12 policy items in the budget proposal passed by the Legislature. The bigger stories in the coming months ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jul 15»
5
SIU's Stradnieks plays sparingly at FIFA tourney
CARBONDALE — Rudolfs Stradnieks, an incoming freshman for the Southern Illinois University men's basketball team that is competing for the Latvian National ... «The Southern, Jul 15»
6
NFL expects new injury timeout rule to be used sparingly
Blandino said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that trainers will use the authority sparingly, and it's not expected to happen more than a few times in an entire season. «NBCSports.com, Jun 15»
7
NFL rookie snap counts: Eagles rookies used sparingly in 2014
In 2014, Eagles draft picks played just 1295 combined snaps, which was the seventh-lowest total in the NFL. The league average for drafted players (playing ... «PhillyVoice.com, Jun 15»
8
PBA: Sparingly-used Melton jolts Hotshots' flatlining playoff bid
PJ Simon was named Best Player of the Game after helping Star get back into the thick of the playoff race following a crucial win over Talk 'N Text Tuesday night. «Inquirer.net, Jun 15»
9
Hillary's Anti-Wall Street Red Meat Was Served Sparingly And …
hillary-clinton-hippie A lot of hay was made about Hillary Clinton's political need to bite the Wall Street hand that feeds her, and almost everyone following her ... «DealBreaker, Jun 15»
10
'Jurassic' composer uses original score sparingly
Walking the red carpet at the premiere of Jurassic World in Hollywood Tuesday night, composer Michael Giacchino couldn't help but smile and enjoy John ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»

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