Dictionary Entry
sparse
adjectiveFind the meaning of the word sparse, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Thinly dispersed or scattered; not dense or abundant.
Example Sentence
The trees in the desert were sparse, making it easy to see the vast landscape.
Usage Note
Use 'sparse' to describe things that are spread out and not close together, like sparse populations in rural areas, sparse hair, or sparse details in a story.