sparsely — In a way that is thinly scattered or distributed; with few people or things in a large area.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a way that is thinly scattered or distributed; with few people or things in a large area.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɑrsli/
Example Sentences
- My friend's hairline is sparsely populated - even tumbleweeds wouldn't bother rolling through there.
- The rural area was sparsely inhabited, with houses scattered miles apart.
- His knowledge of cooking is sparsely distributed - he can make toast and instant noodles, and that's about it.
sparsely
ADVERB[/ˈspɑrsli/]
In a way that is thinly scattered or distributed; with few people or things in a large area.
In a way that is thinly scattered or distributed; with few people or things in a large area.
Cacti stand sparsely, oasis barely visible, yet fairly distant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sparsus,' the past participle of 'spargere' meaning 'to scatter' or 'to sprinkle.' The word evolved to describe things that are thinly distributed, like seeds scattered sparsely across a field.
Breakdown
spars- (Latin root meaning 'scattered/sprinkled') + -e (adjectival ending) + -ly (adverb suffix forming 'in a scattered manner')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My friend's hairline is sparsely populated - even tumbleweeds wouldn't bother rolling through there.”
“The rural area was sparsely inhabited, with houses scattered miles apart.”
“His knowledge of cooking is sparsely distributed - he can make toast and instant noodles, and that's about it.”
“The museum was sparsely attended on weekday mornings.”
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