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

Testosterone therapy may help reduce these symptoms and has been found in clinical trials to help significantly improve libido, anemia, bone density, lean body mass, depression, and erectile function, StatPearls states. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 July 2026

In this work, a wide variety of oxide coatings were screened using a computational technique called density functional theory. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

People in wealthier places also required higher payments than those in poorer places, although the difference was not nearly as stark as the one based on density. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Mnich explained that the river and the tides had a way of sorting artifacts by density and size. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026