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Densely

7 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a slow-witted or obtuse manner, showing a lack of understanding or intelligence.

He stared densely at the instructions, unable to grasp what was being asked of him.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdɛnsli/

Syllables

dense·ly

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Synonyms

dumblyobtuselythickly

Antonyms

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -LY, the double E is a useful guess element, D, N, S are all common consonants

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, ends in -LY which scores moderately, DENSE is the base form to build from

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