viscid

viscid

adjective

Definition of VISCID

1

being of a consistency that resists flow <honey that turned even more viscid in the cold>

Synonyms ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscid, viscous

Related Words creamy, heavy, slushy, thickened, thickish, turbid, undiluted; semifluid, semiliquid; gluey, glutinous, sticky; gelatinous, gooey, gummy, jellylike; concentrated, condensed

Near Antonyms flowing, fluid; dilute, diluted, liquid, watered-down, weak

Antonyms runny, soupy, thin, watery

2

tending to adhere to objects upon contact <viscid tree resin>

Synonyms adherent, adhesive, clingy, gluey, glutinous, gummy, tacky, tenacious, viscid

Related Words gelatinous, gooey, ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscous; pitchy, tarry

Near Antonyms nonviscous

Antonyms nonadhesive