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

Some notable criticisms include their ability to efficiently convert heat back to electricity and their relatively low energy density compared to traditional batteries. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2026

The new land-use map encourages housing, density and mixed commercial and residential development — three things that can be hard to square with historic districts. — Mark Dee july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Despite being known for its towering mountains and active volcanoes, much of Io's surface appears remarkably smooth and composed of unusually low-density material. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Their combination of low energy density and fiber increases food volume without significantly raising calories. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026