spar·ing 
/ˈsperɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈsperɪŋ/ adjective : not using or giving a lot of something
▪ an artist who is sparing in her use of color [=who does not use much color] ▪ He has been sparing with details about his personal life. [=he has not talked much about his personal life]
▪ an artist who is sparing in her use of color [=who does not use much color] ▪ He has been sparing with details about his personal life. [=he has not talked much about his personal life]
— spar·ing·ly /ˈsperɪŋli/ adverb
▪ He used the funds only sparingly.
/ˈsperɪŋli/ adverb ▪ He used the funds only sparingly.
