adjective. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources.

adjective. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent.

noun. Parsimony.

noun. plural That which is saved by frugality or economy; savings.

noun. The state of being spared from harm or death.

Inclined to spare or save; economical; frugal; chary; grudging.

Of a spare amount, quantity, or extent; not abundant or lavish; limited; scanty; restrained: as, a sparing diet; sparing applause.

Inclined to spare from harm or hardship; not oppressive; forbearing.

adjective. Spare; saving; frugal; merciful.

adjective. prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal

verb. Present participle of spare.

adjective. avoiding waste

"On September 26, 1946, she and George carried out the charade of their second nuptials—even taking themselves downtown to the New York Municipal Building and obtaining another license—all in the name of sparing her parents “the pain” of their secret elopement."

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