Sparely: meaning, definitions and examples

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sparely

 

[ หˆspษ›rli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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The term 'sparely' describes something done in a sparse or meager manner. It indicates a lack of abundance or density in whatever is being discussed. This can refer to how resources, materials, or even activities are allocated or executed. It is often used to convey a sense of minimalism or restraint.

Synonyms

meagerly, scantily, sparsely.

Examples of usage

  • The furniture was arranged sparely, allowing for more open space.
  • He decorated the room sparely, focusing on a few key pieces.
  • The vegetation grew sparely in the arid climate.

Translations

Translations of the word "sparely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escassamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เคฎเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spรคrlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jarang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะดะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzadko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใฐใ‚‰ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rarement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escasamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyrek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ฌผ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฏุฑู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญdce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riedko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จ€็–ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ redko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sparslega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nadir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escasamente

Etymology

The word 'sparely' is derived from the adjective 'spare', which comes from the Middle English 'sper', meaning 'to spare' or 'to refrain'. This, in turn, originates from Old French 'esparnre', which means 'to save' or 'to spare'. The addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly' forms the adverb 'sparely'. The evolution of the word has taken it from its roots related to saving and minimalism to describe actions or states characterized by absence or scarcity. The concept of spareliness is often relevant in discussions about design, nature, and resource management.