sparsely

adjective

How many syllables in sparsely?

There are 2 syllables in the word sparsely.

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How to pronounce sparsely:

Definition of sparsely:

sparsely (adjective):: not thickly grown or settled; of few and scattered elements

Synonyms for sparsely:

exiguous

inadequate

insufficient

lacking

light

lowest

meager

meagre

minimal

poor

scant

scanty

scarce

short

skimpy

slender

slim

small

spare

sparing

stingy

thin on the ground

Antonyms for sparsely:

acceptably

adequately

all right

fine

good

nicely

okay

palatably

passably

satisfactorily

so-so

tolerably

well

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