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viscous

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of viscous

being of a consistency that resists flow

viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle

Synonyms of viscous

ropy (also ropey), syrupy, thick, viscid

Words Related to viscous

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

semifluid, semiliquid

gluey, glutinous, sticky

gelatinous, gooey, gummy, jellylike

concentrated, condensed

Near Antonyms of viscous

dilute, diluted, liquid, watered-down, weak

Antonyms of viscous

runny, soupy, thin, watery

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