Synonyms for

Thickness

Verb / ˈθɪknʌs / Another word for thickness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the state of being thick or the thickness of something

Synonyms & similar words

thinness heaviness breadth density width heaviness substantiality massiveness solidity chunkiness compactness thicknessness girth fatness plumpness stoutness corpulence fullness burliness robustness stockiness heftiness

Synonyms by register

Formal

density bulk massiveness substance

Informal

girth heft chunkiness

Literary

corpulence stoutness profundity

Antonyms

thinness slenderness fineness delicacy leanness attenuation

Common collocations

  • thickness of a wall
  • thickness of a book
  • thickness of a fog
  • thickness of a liquid
  • thickness of a forest
  • thickness of a layer
  • thickness of the plot

Word family

noun thickness
adjective thick

Usage note

Thickness typically refers to the dimension measured from one surface to its opposite, often implying a substantial amount. It can also refer to density or opacity.

Example sentences

  1. The thickness of the book made it difficult to carry.
  2. The thickness of her hair made it hard to brush.
  3. The thickness of the walls made it impossible to hear outside noises.
  4. The thickness of the blanket kept her warm in the winter.
  5. The thickness of the frosting on the cake made it too sweet.

Quotes

  • Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things. - Isaac Newton
  • Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • The thickness of your skin depends on how many layers of bullshit you can put up with. - Anonymous

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words