sparing sparing /ˈspɛrɪŋ/

adjective

1. Avoiding waste  ( frugal , scotch , sparing , economical , stinting )
   avoiding waste
    An economical meal
   an economical meal
    An economical shopper
   an economical shopper
    A frugal farmer
   a frugal farmer
    A frugal lunch
   a frugal lunch
    A sparing father and a spending son
   a sparing father and a spending son
    Sparing in their use of heat and light
   sparing in their use of heat and light
    Stinting in bestowing gifts
   stinting in bestowing gifts
    Thrifty because they remember the great Depression
   thrifty because they remember the great Depression
    Scotch' is used only informally
   scotch' is used only informally