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Another word for sparsely

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a thinly dispersed, scattered, or scanty manner; not densely or abundantly.

Usage Example

"The northern plateau is thinly populated due to its harsh winter climate and rocky terrain."

Strongest
thinly
scantily
Strong
meagerly
sparingly
lightly
Weak
skimpy

Opposites of sparsely

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

densely
thickly
heavily
abundantly
plentifully
copiously
profusely
See all opposites of sparsely

• Nearby Words

sparky
sparrowhawk
sparse
sparsely
sparseness
sparsity
spartan

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