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

If the ’90s were all about thick lifestyle shoes—think basketball- and hip-hop-influenced styles like the Air Force Ones or Air Jordans—today’s models are about hugging the foot.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Aritzia’s fall lineup is stacked with delicious jacket options, including this boxy, cropped jacket made of a thick, soft goat suede.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

The researchers managed to engineer a special strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast that produces extremely adhesive proteins.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Spray the adhesive side of the film with your water and soap solution.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Adjective

Harnessing a specific type of wallpaper, called NuWallpaper, this creation leaves no sticky residue in its wake and will stick to pretty much anything that’s flat.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Growers commonly use sticky traps, often tapes or red spheres that resemble ripening apples, along with chemical or food-based lures, to attract adult flies.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of sticky

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