adj
populated
adj
1
Having inhabitants, especially to a stated degree.
"The city's outskirts are sparsely populated."
"This is one of the most densely populated regions in Europe."
How to Use Populated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLived in by people, or filled with data or content.
Common pairings
densely populated
sparsely populated
heavily populated
Word Forms
more populated comparative, most populated superlative
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The city's outskirts are sparsely _____.