Sparse

usgb/spɑːrs/
adjective

Present or spread out in small amounts, not dense or thick.

In the desert, vegetation is often sparse
Visual representation of "sparse" - Present or spread out in small amounts, not dense or thick

Often appears as...

  • sparse vegetation
  • sparse hair
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Visual representation of "sparse"
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Visual Imagery

Imagine areas with few items or features, enhancing the mental picture of 'sparse'.

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The sparse crowd at the game made the stadium look empty.
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Not Crowded

'Sparse' often implies an area is comfortably uncrowded or even desolate.

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He moved to the countryside for the sparse traffic and peaceful life.
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Subtle Emptiness

'Sparse' can convey a subtle sense of emptiness or lack without being stark.

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The room's sparse decoration gave it a minimalist charm.
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