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 paper, published in the journal Advanced Science, reports a peak power density of about 47 mW/m² and stable electrical output over more than 30,000 operating cycles. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Certain medications can help slow bone resorption and build density. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026

The amount depends on how much hair has been lost, the size of the area being treated, donor density, hair thickness and the level of coverage the patient wants. — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Measurements of primordial deuterium, taken throughout the 21st century, tell cosmologists the density of particles like protons and neutrons with extreme precision. — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026