Definition of viscous
1 : having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid viscous secretions viscous corn syrup
2 technical : having or characterized by a high resistance to flow viscous lava
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Examples of viscous in a Sentence
viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle
Recent Examples of viscous from the Web
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The viscous, rich texture will be a great complement to the creamy nature of the dish, while also wrapping around the vegetal and meat components.
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The cakes need no more than a dab of kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), dark and viscous, pulling slightly at the spoon.
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Well, prison guards and other uniformed types may soon be armored with viscous stuff that would make Mrs. Butterworth proud.
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Origin and Etymology of viscous
Middle English viscouse, from Anglo-French viscos, from Late Latin viscosus full of birdlime, viscous, from Latin viscum mistletoe, birdlime; akin to Old High German wīhsila cherry, Greek ixos mistletoe
First Known Use: 14th century
VISCOUS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of viscous for English Language Learners
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of a liquid : thick or sticky : not flowing easily
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