C1adverburbanhome
US/ˈspɑːrs.li/
UK/ˈspɑːs.li/
with only a few people or things spread over a large area
In context
The Central Highlands were once sparsely populated, with small villages far apart.
The room was sparsely furnished, with just a bed, a desk and one chair.
The concert was sparsely attended because of the heavy rain.
Words that go with sparsely
adverb + adjective
- sparsely populatedMongolia is one of the most sparsely populated countries on earth.
- sparsely furnishedThe monk's room was clean and sparsely furnished.
- sparsely attendedThe early morning lecture was sparsely attended.
- sparsely decoratedThe café is sparsely decorated in a calm Japanese style.
- sparsely woodedThe road crosses sparsely wooded hills before reaching the coast.