sparing

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

Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent.

Parsimony.

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

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.

Spare; saving; frugal; merciful.

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