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 Live Local Act, passed in 2023 and expanded in 2024, 2025 and 2026, allowed developers to ignore local zoning, density and height restrictions for certain projects. — Nico Rivero, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Toothaker said the project as currently proposed is a low-density project. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

The city’s housing stock includes substantial higher-density housing serving students but fewer options affordable to families. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Satellite reentries are difficult to forecast, and changes in solar activity can change the density of air molecules in low Earth orbit, resulting in more or less drag on satellites flying there. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026