densely
DEHNS-lee
Densely (adverb) means In a closely packed or crowded way. Example: “The city is densely populated compared to the surrounding countryside.”
adverb
1
In a closely packed or crowded way.
"The city is densely populated compared to the surrounding countryside."
"The plants were densely arranged in the small greenhouse."
How to use densely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPacked together tightly, describing how crowded or thick something is.
Common pairings
densely populated
densely packed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more densely
- Superlative
- most densely
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Etymology
From dense plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for densely
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What does “densely” mean?
The word “densely” means in a closely packed or crowded way. In plain terms, packed together tightly, describing how crowded or thick something is.
How do you pronounce “densely”?
“Densely” is pronounced DEHNS-lee (/ˈdɛnsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “densely” in a sentence?
Here is “densely” used in a sentence: “The city is densely populated compared to the surrounding countryside.”
What part of speech is “densely”?
“Densely” is an adverb.
Is “densely” a common word?
“Densely” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
