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dense
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- pronunciation:
- dens
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
denser, densest |
| definition 1: |
having parts closely massed with little space between.
The population in the cities is extremely dense.This whole grain bread is very dense and much more filling than that white bread.- synonyms:
- compact, compressed, thick, thickset
- antonyms:
- diffuse, thin
- similar words:
- close, concentrated, crowded, intense, massive, solid, tight
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| definition 2: |
thick and hard to see through or penetrate.
The factory poured out dense clouds of smoke.The deer could not be seen within the dense thicket.
- synonyms:
- heavy, impenetrable, soupy, thick
- antonyms:
- thin, transparent
- similar words:
- impermeable, impervious, turbid
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| definition 3: |
slow-witted; stupid.
He felt pretty dense when he couldn't understand the instructions.- synonyms:
- dimwitted, dumb, stupid, thick, unintelligent
- antonyms:
- bright, quick-witted
- similar words:
- blockish, dopey, dull, obtuse, simple, slow, witless
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| definition 4: |
difficult to understand because of complexity or volume of detail.
I have trouble understanding these dense passages in the science book.- synonyms:
- complex
- antonyms:
- simple
- similar words:
- detailed, elaborate, impenetrable, involved, thick
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| related words: |
blunt, chunky, dumb, firm, lush, stiff, weak |
| contrasting words: |
dilute, fine, flimsy, sparse |
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| derivations: |
densely (adv.), denseness (n.) |
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