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Definition of spareness

spareness

/ˈspɛr.nəs/
spare · ness
Adverb:sparely
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Adjective:spare
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spareness Lexical Profile

spareness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being plain, restrained, and free of unnecessary ornament or detail, especially in style, design, or writing.

Example

"Critics praised the spareness of her prose, which conveyed deep emotion through simple, precise sentences."

2

The state of being physically lean, slender, or gaunt, with little excess flesh.

Example

"Years of long-distance running had given his frame a wiry spareness."

3

The state of being scanty, meager, or small in quantity or supply.

Example

"The spareness of their winter rations forced the expedition members to forage for wild roots."

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• Rhymes for spareness

• Nearby Words

sparaxis
spare
sparely
spareness
sparerib
sparganium
sparing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spareness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spareness
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