dense Definition
- 1closely compacted in substance
- 2difficult to understand or penetrate
- 3stupid
Using dense: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dense" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dense forest was difficult to navigate.
Example
The textbook was so dense that I had to read it twice.
Example
He's a bit dense when it comes to social cues.
dense Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dense
- compact
- thick
- solid
- impenetrable
- obtuse
Antonyms for dense
- sparse
- thin
- loose
- permeable
- intelligent
Idioms Using dense
dense as a brick
extremely stupid or unintelligent
Example
I tried explaining the concept to him, but he's as dense as a brick.
dense with
full of something, usually people or objects
Example
The room was dense with smoke from the fire.
dense as a forest
very thick or crowded
Example
The city streets were as dense as a forest during rush hour.
Phrases with dense
dense population
a high concentration of people living in a particular area
Example
Tokyo has a very dense population.
dense fog
a thick fog that reduces visibility
Example
The dense fog made driving very dangerous.
dense hair
thick and full hair
Example
She has dense hair that is difficult to style.
Origins of dense
from Latin 'densus'
Summary: dense in Brief
The term 'dense' [dens] can refer to substances that are closely compacted, such as a dense forest, or to concepts that are difficult to understand, like a dense textbook. It can also mean stupid, as in 'He's a bit dense when it comes to social cues.' Phrases include 'dense population,' 'dense fog,' and 'dense hair.' Idioms include 'dense as a brick,' meaning extremely stupid, and 'dense with,' meaning full of something.
