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

Adding density to urban areas can be controversial, as longtime residents worry about more traffic or strained infrastructure. — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Ningbo-Zhoushan yard density had returned to normal after Golden Week, the same Seko update said, although waits still ran one-and-a-half to three days across its terminals. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

The Summer Villas project, proposed for an undeveloped parcel southeast of the intersection of Sheldon and Waterman roads, seeks to amend the city’s general plan to remove the site from the rural area and allow higher-density housing. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Douse moved to Sun Valley with her family three years ago and has seen an enormous change as the area roughly tripled in density. — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026