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sparsely
[spahrs-lee]
adverb
in a thinly distributed way; not thickly or densely.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is very sparsely populated, as more than 90% of it is forested.
in a scanty or meager way.
It was a large kitchen, but very sparsely equipped for cooking.
Other 51Թ Forms
- unsparsely adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sparsely1
Example Sentences
He might also inspire a resurgence of the faith in the United States, where many parish pews have been sparsely populated for decades.
On Mark Carney's final day of a gruelling race to be elected PM of vast and sparsely populated Canada I was with him.
Wealthier, more sparsely populated parts have experienced fewer problems.
The strongest shaking was in the sparsely populated areas, considered “strong” on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale.
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, it was sparsely populated, with just a few dozen members working out on brand-new, still-gleaming treadmills, bikes and elliptical machines.
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