Synonyms of density

density

noun

ˈden(t)-sə-tē 

1

as in consistency

the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing

the simple fact that molasses has greater density than room-temperature water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consistency
• consistence
• thickness
• viscosity
• compactness
• viscidity
• solidity
• firmness
• stickiness
• ropiness

2

as in thickness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind

only a person with the proverbial density of concrete could have missed that clue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thickness
• denseness
• slowness
• dullness
• stupidness
• stupidity
• dumbness
• obtuseness
• doltishness
• mindlessness
• dopiness
• boneheadedness
• dorkiness
• simplicity
• simpleness
• insanity
• foolishness
• gormlessness
• oafishness
• vacuity
• brainlessness
• witlessness
• senselessness
• weak-mindedness
• dim-wittedness
• fatuity
• madness
• absurdity
• craziness
• feeblemindedness
• idiocy
• inaneness
• unreasonableness
• wackiness
• dottiness
• simplemindedness
• zaniness
• nonsensicalness
• balminess
• nuttiness
• fatuousness
• preposterousness
• irrationality
• mental retardation
• daftness
• inanity
• dippiness
• silliness
• mental deficiency
• nincompoopery
• fallacy
• lunacy
• folly
• asininity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brightness
• intelligence
• sharpness
• brilliance
• perception
• quickness
• smartness
• cleverness
• insight
• judgment
• acumen
• alertness
• keenness
• discernment
• perspicacity
• astuteness
• braininess
• wisdom
• wit
• sagacity
• validity
• quick-wittedness
• reasonableness
• rationality
• percipience
• soundness
• sapience
• sageness
• logicalness
• logicality
• rationalness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of density

Brian Nadolny, Red Line Senior Project Manager, said in a MPTA committee meeting last month that much of the corridor along North Graham Street doesn’t have high residential density, is very industrial and is a mile from the nearest community. — Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

By increasing plasma density in Earth’s magnetosphere — the planet’s giant magnetic shield — StormWall could make Earth’s magnetic shield harder to disturb, the researchers argue. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

As a treatment Hair oils that are rich in fatty acids can help improve hair density and encourage a balanced, healthy environment for hair to grow in, according to Rogerio Cavalcante, a hairstylist and owner of the Second Floor Salon in NYC. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Such privacy was part of the concept for the community — an idea to mix luxury homes with shared, low-density open space, strict conservation and agriculture. — David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026