Densely

/ˈdɛnsli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
In a manner that is closely packed together or thick.
The forest was densely populated with trees, making it difficult to see far ahead.
In a way that is difficult to understand due to being too complicated or full of information.
The report was densely written, filled with technical jargon that confused many readers.
In a manner that is thickly populated or constructed.
The city was densely populated, with skyscrapers rising close together in every direction.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'denses', from Latin 'densus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

densely populated:
An area with a high number of people per unit of area.
densely packed:
Items that are very close to each other with little space in between.
densely written:
Text that is filled with information and lacks clarity.

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Slang Meanings

Filled with information or complexity.
That book is so dense, I had to read it twice to get it.
Describing something that is hard to understand.
The movie had a dense plot that confused many viewers.