rarefied
The word “rarefied” has 2 syllables: rare-fied
It's pronounced as /ˈɹɛə.rɪˌfaɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for rarefied?
In the thesaurus, “rarefied” has 12 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for rarefied along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for rarefied
- buoyant
- dainty
- diaphanous
- flimsy
- gauzy
- insubstantial
- lighter-than-air
- lightweight
- unsubstantial
- vaporous
- weightless
- wispy
Antonyms for rarefied
- heavy
- leaden
- solid
- substantial
Meanings of rarefied
- adjective
- Distant from the lives and everyday concerns of ordinary people; esoteric, exclusive, select.
- Elevated in style or nature, sublime; of high intellectual or moral value.
- (of a gas etc.) Less dense than usual; thin.
- verb
- To make rare, thin, porous, or less dense.
- To expand or enlarge without adding any new portion of matter to.
Example Sentences
- The climbers struggled to breathe in the rarefied air at high altitudes.
- His ideas belong to a rarefied intellectual circle.
- The artist's work gained recognition in the rarefied world of fine art collectors.
- Only a few individuals are admitted into such a rarefied society.
- The debate took on a rarefied tone that few could follow.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rarefied, such as: buoyant, dainty, diaphanous, flimsy, gauzy, heavy, insubstantial.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.