densely
Translation
densely, thickly, compactly
Examples
The forest was densely wooded.
The forest was densely wooded.
It is a densely populated area.
It is a densely populated area.
Grammar Patterns
modifies a verb or adjective to describe a thick or compact state The forest was densely wooded.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thickly, compactly; Antonyms: sparsely, thinly
Etymology
From Latin 'densus' (thick, compact) plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of the adjective 'dense'. 'Densely' just describes doing something in a dense manner.