English Reference
Adverb

densely

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdɛnsɫi/ UK /dˈɛnsli/ dense·ly

adv.in a way that has many people or things packed closely together. You use it to describe crowds, forests, or packed schedules.

adv.characterised by a high concentration of items, people, or events within a given space or period.


SIMPLE

The city centre is densely populated.

CONTEXTUAL

The tropical rainforest is so densely packed with trees that sunlight rarely reaches the ground.

COMPLEX

In densely populated urban areas, efficient public transport systems are essential to reduce traffic congestion and pollution levels.

Usage densely populated

In reality, they are densely packed, layered communities built by microbes.

ScienceDaily· 3 Sept 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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