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1
in a way that is spread out thinly, with few people or things in an area
- The village was sparsely settled, with homes far apart.
- The region is sparsely inhabited due to harsh weather conditions.
- Trees grew sparsely across the dry plain.
- The audience was sparsely scattered in the large auditorium.
- The town is sparsely populated compared to the nearby city.
2
in a way that shows a small or insufficient amount of something
- The old cabin was sparsely furnished with only a table and a chair.
- The campsite was sparsely provisioned, so they had to ration their food.
- The report was sparsely detailed, leaving many questions unanswered.
- The kitchen was sparsely stocked, lacking many basic utensils.
- The walls were sparsely decorated, making the room feel empty.