Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Sparse

Abundant

The most appropriate antonym of the word sparse is abundant.

• Sparse means "having few or scattered individuals or things."
• Abundant means "existing or available in large quantities; plentiful."

The other words have different meanings to sparse, so they are not good antonyms.

• Costly means "expensive."
• Scanty means "not enough; inadequate."
• Tranquil means "calm and peaceful."