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sparing Synonyms

Another word for sparing

Choosing another word for sparing depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Moderate, economical, or restrained in the use or distribution of something; frugal.

Usage Example

"Doctors recommend a frugal use of salt in your daily diet to help maintain healthy blood pressure."

Strongest
frugal
economical
Strong
moderate
restrained
thrifty
conservative
measured
modest
prudent
Weak
scant

• adjective (Context 2)

Showing mercy, leniency, or forbearance toward others.

Usage Example

"The critic was surprisingly lenient in his review of the young director's flawed debut film."

Strongest
lenient
Strong
merciful
forbearing
gentle
clement
forgiving
Weak
indulgent

Opposites of sparing

The opposite of sparing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unsparing
merciless
lavish
extravagant
ruthless
harsh
liberal
severe
See all opposites of sparing

• Nearby Words

spareness
sparerib
sparganium
sparing
sparingly
spark
spark plug

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sparing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sparing
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