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DENSE Antonyms

There are 24 antonyms of the word dense. (opposite meanings)
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thin
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section

• lacking excess flesh

• relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous

• (of sound) lacking resonance or volume

adverb

• without viscosity

adjective satellite

• very narrow

• not dense

• lacking spirit or sincere effort

• lacking substance or significance

verb

• lose thickness; become thin or thinner

• make thin or thinner

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

scattered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

• lacking orderly continuity

sparse
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not dense

airy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to or abounding in fresh air

• not practical or realizable; speculative

• having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air

• characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

loose
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

• not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting

• not affixed

adverb

• without restraint

adjective satellite

• (of a ball in sport) not in the possession or control of any player

• not officially recognized or controlled

• not literal

• emptying easily or excessively

• not tense or taut

• (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

• lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

• not carefully arranged in a package

• having escaped, especially from confinement

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

verb

• grant freedom to; free from confinement

• turn loose or free from restraint

• make loose or looser

• become loose or looser or less tight

bright
adjectiveadj
adjective

• emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

• not made dim or less bright

adverb

• with brightness

adjective satellite

• having strong or striking color

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• having lots of light either natural or artificial

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• splendid

• clear and sharp and ringing

• characterized by happiness or gladness

• likely to turn out well in the future

canny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

clear
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• readily apparent to the mind

• allowing light to pass through

• accurately stated or described

• free from clouds or mist or haze

noun

• the state of being free of suspicion

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

adverb

• entirely

• in an easily perceptible manner

adjective satellite

• free from confusion or doubt

• affording free passage or view

• free from contact or proximity or connection

• characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

• (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

• (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

• free of restrictions or qualifications

• free from flaw or blemish or impurity

• clear of charges or deductions

• easily deciphered

• freed from any question of guilt

• characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

verb

• rid of obstructions

• make a way or path by removing objects

• become clear

• grant authorization or clearance for

• remove

• go unchallenged; be approved

• be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

• go away or disappear

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

• free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

• clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

• yield as a net profit

• make as a net profit

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• sell to get rid of

• pass an inspection or receive authorization

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• settle, as of a debt

• make clear, bright, light, or translucent

• rid of instructions or data

• remove (people) from a building

• remove the occupants of

• free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

comprehensible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of being comprehended or understood

diaphanous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so thin as to transmit light

diffuse
verbv
adjective

• (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

adjective satellite

• spread out; not concentrated in one place

• lacking conciseness

verb

• move outward

• spread or diffuse through

• cause to become widely known

easy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

• free from worry or anxiety

adverb

• with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')

• without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')

• in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

adjective satellite

• not hurried or forced

• affording pleasure

• having little impact

• readily exploited or tricked

• in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

• marked by moderate steepness

• affording comfort

• casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

• less in demand and therefore readily obtainable

• obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally

• not strict

intelligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

adjective satellite

• possessing sound knowledge

• exercising or showing good judgment

• endowed with the capacity to reason

meager
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deficient in amount or quality or extent

quick
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

adverb

• with little or no delay

adjective satellite

• accomplished rapidly and without delay

• hurried and brief

• moving quickly and lightly

• apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

• performed with little or no delay

• easily aroused or excited

quick-witted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• mentally nimble and resourceful

see-through
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• so thin as to transmit light

simple
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

• (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions

noun

• any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties

• a person lacking intelligence or common sense

adjective satellite

• easy and not involved or complicated

• apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

• exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

• lacking mental capacity and subtlety

• unornamented

smart
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

noun

• a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

adjective satellite

• elegant and stylish

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• improperly forward or bold

• painfully severe

• quick and brisk

• capable of independent and apparently intelligent action

verb

• be the source of pain

straightforward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• free from ambiguity

• without evasion or compromise

• without concealment or deception; honest

• pointed directly ahead

Alternatives for THIN

Alternatives for SCATTERED

Alternatives for SPARSE

Alternatives for AIRY

Alternatives for LOOSE

Alternatives for BRIGHT

Alternatives for CANNY

Alternatives for CLEAR

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