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Dense

/dɛns/

A thicket.

📖 Definitions of "Dense"

noun
  1. 1

    A thicket.

adjective
  1. 1

    Having relatively high density.

  2. 2

    Compact; crowded together.

  3. 3

    Thick; difficult to penetrate.

  4. 4

    Opaque; allowing little light to pass through.

🔄 Synonyms of "Dense"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
dullverbBoring; not exciting or interesting.
obtuseverbIntellectually dull or dim-witted.
heavynoun(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
dimnounNot bright or colorful.
thicknounRelatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
compactnounClosely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume.
stupidnounWithout intelligence.
concentratedNot dilute; having a high concentration.
slowverbTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
dumbverb(informal, derogatory, especially of a person) Stupid.
impenetrablenoun(figuratively) Incomprehensible; fathomless; inscrutable.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dense"

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WordDefinition
heavy(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
thickRelatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.
concentratedNot dilute; having a high concentration.
slowTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
dullBoring; not exciting or interesting.
stupidWithout intelligence.
dumb(informal, derogatory, especially of a person) Stupid.
compactnounClosely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume.
impenetrable(figuratively) Incomprehensible; fathomless; inscrutable.
dimNot bright or colorful.
obtuseIntellectually dull or dim-witted.
high-densityThat has a higher than normal density.
thicksetnounHaving a relatively short, heavy build.
intenseOf a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
compactedClosely or densely packed together.
tightFirmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
crowdedContaining a dense pack or mass of something; teeming.
massiveVery large in size or extent.
fullContaining the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.
largeOf considerable or relatively great size or extent.

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