THICKISH Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

thickish

adjective

Definition of thickish

as in dense

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Recent Examples of thickish The combination of the knee-high length and thickish merino blend keeps me as warm as possible in such conditions. — Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026

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Adjective

The treat is made from blending water, sugar and fruit flavorings into a smooth dense consistency.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
This Asian shrub fits easily into gardens, with a dense, compact habit and clusters of tiny pink or white flowers in late spring or summer.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of dense

Adjective

Marino was 38, with bulky braces on his knees, his mobility shot.

— Greg Cote July 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
This is an ideal arrangement for handling bulky or messy supplies for projects, or for letting maintenance personnel into the home to work on the mechanical systems.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of bulky

Adjective

Tesla sold less than one-sixth of that number in its first year, and the truck’s blocky looks became a punchline.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Nolan doesn’t exactly share his hero’s reticence; one of his signature tactics as a writer is to place blocky, boldface ideas in furious opposition.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of blocky

Adjective

The venue was a blockish and forbidding space called Magazine, which squats in a loop of the Thames, in southeast London.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
PowerBlock’s blockish design has critics comparing it to reaching into a toaster but the brand has solid loyalty among serious home-gym owners and strength enthusiasts.

— David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of blockish

Adjective

The dishes use simple seasoning like thick Atlantic Salt, olive oil and lemon to enhance instead of masking the ingredients.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Sweltering heat waves, heavy rain and thick wildfire smoke have often made outdoor activities dangerous.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 July 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

Breakfast sandwiches are everywhere as of late (thank God); this one stands apart due to its simplicity and hefty size.

— Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
Its employees have been rewarded with hefty pay packages and unprecedented liquidity access through secondary share sales.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Definition of hefty

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