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sparse Synonyms

Another word for sparse

Choosing another word for sparse depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Thinly dispersed or scattered over a wide area; not dense or crowded.

Usage Example

"Vegetation becomes increasingly scattered at higher altitudes along the mountain range."

Strongest
scattered
Strong
thin
scant
scanty
meager
sparse-set
patchy
scarce
dispersed

• adjective (Context 2)

Minimal, plain, or lacking in detail, ornament, or elaboration.

Usage Example

"The author is known for his spare, direct prose style and minimalist settings."

Strongest
spare
Strong
austere
bare
stark
minimalist
unadorned
spartan
plain

Opposites of sparse

The opposite of sparse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dense
elaborate
thick
ornate
crowded
lavish
abundant
rich
See all opposites of sparse

• Nearby Words

sparkproof
sparky
sparrowhawk
sparse
sparsely
sparseness
sparsity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sparse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sparse
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