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

The proposal to increase single-family density was supported in a 9–2 recommendation vote by the Planning Commission, setting up Tuesday’s decision. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Wall said beard follicles are strongly influenced by DHT, which is why beard density often continues to evolve after puberty. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

By factoring in the size of the survey area along with the distribution of bears within that area into their calculations, Morin said, the team can more accurately determine the density of the bear population. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

As infant stars form, temperatures rise to between minus 279 F and minus 100 F (between minus 173 C and minus 73 C), and the density increases to 10 million molecules or more per cubic centimeter. — Olivia Harper Wilkins, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026