sparsely

[ˈspɑːsli]

sparsely Definition

in small numbers or amounts; not thickly or densely.

Using sparsely: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sparsely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The forest was sparsely populated with trees.

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    The town is sparsely populated.

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    The painting was sparsely colored.

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    The book had only a sparsely detailed description of the event.

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Summary: sparsely in Brief

'Sparsely' [ˈspɑːsli] means in small numbers or amounts, not thickly or densely. It is often used to describe the population of an area, such as 'The town is sparsely populated.' 'Sparsely' can also be used to describe the amount of something, such as 'The painting was sparsely colored.'