rarefied
adjectiveHow many syllables in rarefied?
There are 3 syllables in the word rarefied.How to pronounce rarefied:
Definition of rarefied:
- rarefied (adjective):
- being less dense
- highly specialized
- having low density.
Synonyms for rarefied:
buoyant
clannish
cliquish
cobwebby
cumulous
dainty
delicate
diaphanous
downy
esoteric
ethereal
exclusive
feathery
flimsy
fluffy
gauzelike
gauzy
gossamer
insubstantial
lighter-than-air
lightweight
occult
pillowy
private
rare
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Antonyms for rarefied:
commonplace
exoteric
familiar
known
obvious
shallow
simple
straightforward
superficial
unmysterious
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