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

Parts of the novel, especially those evoking Michel’s introspection, have a Jamesian density of psychological nuance. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

The pixel density is the same on both the old and new monitors, at a respectable 110 pixels per inch (ppi). — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

That area has a good density of potential Mega Mewtwo spots ringing the shoreline, with the best spot being The Gardens at Lake Merritt. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Bolton and other residents have argued that the complex’s height and density do not match the neighborhood and will bring too much traffic to the area. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026