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

The formula features flexible polymers for density and argan oil for lash conditioning. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Loss of Bone Density and Vertebral Compression Fractures Loss of bone density is a normal part of aging. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026

Both projects defy downtown zoning rules that encourage high-density developments while baring drive-thrus. — Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026

The alternating bands of higher and lower density reveal changes in the coral’s growth rate during each year and can serve as a timekeeper. — Julia Cole, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026