sparingly

Definitions

In a restricted or infrequent manner; in small amounts.

With moderation or frugality; economically.

Examples

Use the expensive seasoning sparingly to ensure the flavor does not overpower the dish.

The gardener applied water sparingly during the drought to conserve the limited supply.

Synonyms

frugally economically moderately scantily temperately thriftily meagerly

Antonyms

lavishly generously abundantly profusely extravagantly copiously plentifully