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thickness Synonyms

Another word for thickness

Choosing another word for thickness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The distance between opposite surfaces of a three-dimensional object, typically the smallest of its three dimensions (as opposed to length or width).

Usage Example

"The carpenter measured the depth of the oak plank before cutting it to fit the frame."

Strong
depth
width
breadth
gauge

• noun (Context 2)

The quality or state of being dense, closely packed, viscous, or semi-solid.

Usage Example

"Adding cornstarch and simmering the sauce for ten minutes will increase its viscosity."

Strongest
viscosity
Strong
density
consistency
solidity

• noun (Context 3)

A distinct layer, sheet, or stratum of material.

Usage Example

"She folded the fabric into four thicknesses to provide extra padding for the cushion."

Strongest
layer
Strong
ply
stratum
sheet
Weak
fold

Opposites of thickness

The opposite of thickness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

thinness
fluidity
runniness
slenderness
sparseness
narrowness
See all opposites of thickness

• Nearby Words

thickie
thickish
thickly
thickness
thickset
thicky
thief

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thickness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thickness
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