viscous

adjective

ˈvi-skəs How to pronounce viscous (audio)
Definition of viscousnext
as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle

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Recent Examples of viscous That is a huge challenge, as hydrogen, natural gas, and relatively viscous kerosene behave very differently. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 The viscous formula is powered by four plant ferments (soybean, barley, pomegranate, and Korean pear, to name a few) and works wonders to rejuvenate skin in a single use. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 The researchers linked molecules from a viscous oil and a gas to produce a new variation of this polymer, resulting in a transparent, moldable goo with a consistency similar to Blu Tack. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 Their road trip veers profanely off course with Sheridan exhibiting a cruel streak that’s viscous, sociopathic and even repellent. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viscous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscous
  1. thick
  2. sticky
Adjective
  • That album, like the Dio Sabbath classics before it, was fine-tuned for metalhead appreciation, thick with crushing riffs and dramatic vocals.
    — Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • At just 70 micrometers thick, the artificial skin has an impressive resolution of 847 dots per inch (dpi), fine enough to detail individual fingerprint ridges.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of thick
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  • Will Brantley, president of the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said sticky and chewy candies tend to cling to teeth, leaving behind sugary residue that can contribute to cavities.
    — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Build up of sticky food residue on bottom of ice cream mix coolers and the floor in front of units.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sticky

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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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