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

Conventional sodium batteries frequently struggle to balance energy density with performance in extreme weather. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Miami’s Brickell neighborhood has become a forest of residential towers, but at 75 Broadway, the developer is leaving some potential density on the table. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Mature bucks will live on the fringes of these high-density deer areas but not establish a core zone there. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026

Bone density scan waits ranged from the same day to nearly a year, and gaps in coverage for medicines limited the affordability of treatment. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026