Sparse and Thriving

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Sparse adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Usage example: open land is sparse around here

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Thriving is an antonym for sparse.

Nearby Word: sparsely

Thriving adjective - Having attained a desired end or state of good fortune.

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Sparse is an antonym for thriving.

Nearby Words: thrive, thrived

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