LIQUID Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

liquid

adjective

ˈli-kwəd

Definition of liquid

as in flowing

capable of moving like a liquid always have in the kitchen a dispenser of liquid soap available for hand washing

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as in crystal

easily seen through the liquid air of the remote mountains

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Recent Examples of liquid The vehicle's first stage burns kerosene and liquid oxygen (LOX) propellants, whereas the second stage uses LOX and liquid methane. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026 So perhaps the old theory about what makes a liquid fracture is wrong. — Rohini Subrahmanyam, Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2026 One of the ships attacked was a Qatari liquid natural gas tanker, the Al-Rekayyat, Qatar said. — David Brennan, ABC News, 9 July 2026 Powered by liquid oxygen and methane, Deneb has a thrust of 15,000 pounds. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquid

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Adjective

The entire design language is smoother and more flowing than today’s X4.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
This creates a more open and flowing design.

— Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 May 2026

Definition of flowing

Adjective

Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Teigen shared several photos from the trip on Instagram, including one picture of Legend holding their two oldest kids, Luna and Miles, in the crystal blue pool.

— Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026

Definition of crystal

Adjective

By their very nature, pop-ups are fluid and subject to the whims of weather.

— Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The director of personal training at Chelsea Piers Fitness told Harper’s Bazaar that when used correctly, the plates can improve circulation and lymphatic flow, supporting recovery and reducing fluid buildup.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of fluid

Adjective

Like many Maine officials, Biddeford mayor Liam LaFountain has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero at the hands of a federal agent.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Several unresolved cases still warrant timely, transparent resolution.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Sprinkle the entire rug with a thin layer of baking soda and wait 20 minutes.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

While there does still seem to be a clear advantage — in five of the past seven finals, the team playing their semi-final first has won — there have at least been two examples of the eventual champions coming from the second semi-final.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Fort Worth city officials say the goal is to create rules that protect neighborhoods while setting clear standards for future data center development.

— Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

In the image of Messier 94, a spiral galaxy that’s also known as NGC 4736, Chandra’s X-ray data becomes a whistling wind while dense features such as neutron stars and stellar-mass black holes ring in crystalline tones from a glass marimba.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 4 July 2026
Science aside, the clean, crystalline water inspires an irresistible urge to dive right in.

— Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

Definition of crystalline

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