Sparingly
adjective
1.
economical (often followed by in or of).
2.
lenient or merciful.
3.
scanty; limited.
adjective
1.
sometimes foll by with or of. economical or frugal (with)
2.
scanty; meagre
3.
merciful or lenient
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