VISCID Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

viscid

adjective

ˈvi-səd

Definition of viscid

as in thick

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

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as in adhesive

tending to adhere to objects upon contact viscid tree resin

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Recent Examples of viscid What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice. — Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 The milk white wrapper engulfs the filling in a viscid, slime-like dough that’s magnificently stretchy and fun to eat. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023

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Adjective

Mulch Leaves Regularly A thick layer of leaves can smother grass.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
The day before, thick smoke blanketed Spain’s third-biggest city.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

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
For starters, the new version has a thinner texture with a much more fluid consistency than its viscous predecessor.

— Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of viscous

Adjective

What comes then isn’t relief or a release but a promise that these characters and their circumstances will remain sticky in your mind.

— Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sticky

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