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

And the oversized Heavenly robes are thick enough to justify padding down to the pool deck without feeling underdressed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Five bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread throughout the tower, with colorful stripes bringing a playful contrast to the thick masonry walls.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

Hong Kong — A former elementary school teacher has been propelled into the ranks of paper billionaires in China after the stock debut of his company selling tape and other adhesive products to tech giants, according to Forbes.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, develops when the capsule of connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, thickened and tight.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Adjective

Even some birds have managed the trick, disgorging a viscous fluid from their throats to offer their chicks as the hungry little chirpers demand ever more meals in the nest.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
The interior was made of multiple layers of translucent, colored silicone to create a viscous look.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of viscous

Adjective

There’s the tight-skin feeling that sent them looking for a moisturizer, and there’s the prospect of wearing a cream on a day when their face already feels sticky outdoors.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Vinegar, red pepper flakes, and a good dose of butter transform it into a sticky sauce that seeps into the nooks of each and every sprout.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of sticky

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