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viscid

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of viscid

1 being of a consistency that resists flow

  • honey that turned even more viscid in the cold
Synonyms of viscid

ropy (also ropey), syrupy, thick, viscous
Words Related to viscid

creamy, heavy, slushy, thickened, thickish, turbid, undiluted

semifluid, semiliquid

gluey, glutinous, sticky

gelatinous, gooey, gummy, jellylike

concentrated, condensed
Near Antonyms of viscid

flowing, fluid

dilute, diluted, liquid, watered-down, weak
Antonyms of viscid

runny, soupy, thin, watery

2 tending to adhere to objects upon contact

  • viscid tree resin
Synonyms of viscid

adherent, adhesive, clingy, gluey, glutinous, gummy, sticky, tacky, tenacious
Words Related to viscid

gelatinous, gooey, ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscous

pitchy, tarry
Near Antonyms of viscid

nonviscous
Antonyms of viscid

nonadhesive

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