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thickness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of thickness

1 the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
  • Beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture has the thickness of heavy cream.
Synonyms of thickness

consistence, consistency, density, viscidity, viscosity
Words Related to thickness

compactness, firmness, solidity

ropiness, stickiness
2 the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
  • It's not because of thickness that he gets poor grades, it's because he doesn't care.
Synonyms of thickness

brainlessness, denseness, density, dim-wittedness, doltishness, dopiness, dullness (also dulness), dumbness, fatuity, foolishness, mindlessness, oafishness, obtuseness, senselessness, simpleness, slowness, stupidity, stupidness, vacuity, witlessness
Words Related to thickness

feeblemindedness, simplemindedness

absurdity, asininity, balminess, craziness, daftness, dottiness, fatuousness, folly, idiocy, inaneness, inanity, insanity, lunacy, madness, nonsensicalness, nuttiness, preposterousness, silliness, wackiness, zaniness
Near Antonyms of thickness

acumen, alertness, astuteness, discernment, insight, judgment (or judgement), perception

sagacity, sageness, sapience, wisdom, wit

logicalness, rationality, reasonableness, soundness, validity
Antonyms of thickness

braininess, brightness, brilliance, cleverness, intelligence, quick-wittedness, smartness

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