as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle
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Recent Examples of viscous
The texture is viscous, like any serum, and not too watery.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 20 May 2025
The Tequila is viscous on the palate, exhibiting cinnamon, black pepper, sweet potato, vanilla, licorice, almond, and hardwood smoke flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
My initial solution was to attach to the boom an aluminum vane immersed in a viscous liquid (namely, oil).
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
What Does Soju Taste Like? With its crisp and neutral flavor profile, soju is often compared to vodka, but with a slightly sweeter taste, more viscous texture, and lower alcohol content—typically about half that of vodka.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 20 May 2025
The Tequila is viscous on the palate, exhibiting cinnamon, black pepper, sweet potato, vanilla, licorice, almond, and hardwood smoke flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
My initial solution was to attach to the boom an aluminum vane immersed in a viscous liquid (namely, oil).
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
What Does Soju Taste Like? With its crisp and neutral flavor profile, soju is often compared to vodka, but with a slightly sweeter taste, more viscous texture, and lower alcohol content—typically about half that of vodka.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscous
Adjective
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Politicians in the state said this was because of a loophole in the original bill that allowed the sale of thicker, reusable plastic bags at the checkout stand.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Still the aftertaste of raspberry filling clings to her soft palate, as thick and heady and floral as menstrual blood.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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According to Hardy, this cream’s only downside is that the texture feels a bit sticky.—
Danielle Jackson,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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Meteorologists previously used dew-point averages to calculate the start of the monsoon, a better reflection of when sticky, storm-ready air actually arrives.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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