sparingly — in a way that uses very little of something; frugally or economically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in a way that uses very little of something; frugally or economically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsperɪŋli/
Korean meaning: 아껴서, 절약해서, 조금씩만 사용하여
Korean pronunciation: **스페**어링리
Example Sentences
- My grandmother uses perfume so sparingly that the same bottle has lasted her 10 years!
- The chef advised to use truffle oil sparingly because it's extremely expensive.
- He talks so sparingly that people think he's mysterious, but actually he just has nothing to say.
sparingly
NOUN//ˈsperɪŋli//
in a way that uses very little of something; frugally or economically
in a way that uses very little of something; frugally or economically
Using spices sparingly while others cook daringly - the difference is glaringly clear!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'spare(아끼다)'라는 동사에서 온 단어로, 중세 영어 시대부터 '절약하다, 아끼다'라는 의미로 사용되었습니다. -ing과 -ly가 결합하여 '아끼는 방식으로'라는 부사가 되었죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother uses perfume so sparingly that the same bottle has lasted her 10 years!”
“The chef advised to use truffle oil sparingly because it's extremely expensive.”
“He talks so sparingly that people think he's mysterious, but actually he just has nothing to say.”
“Water should be used sparingly during the drought season.”
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