thin
ly
1
in a way that involves few people, objects, or elements spread over a large area
- The houses were thinly scattered across the countryside.
- The room was thinly decorated, with only a single painting on the wall.
- The area is thinly populated due to its remote location.
- Snow lay thinly on the ground, barely covering the grass.
- The soldiers were thinly spread along the long defensive line.
Antonyms:
2
without force or sincere effort