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 bourbon is oily and viscous, with a noticeable palate weight showcasing orange zest, cherry syrup, caramel, vanilla, and seasoned oak.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Hoisin is sticky-sweet and soy-based, slightly viscous and very savory.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
The viscous substance coats the attacker, immobilizing or fatally compromising them by clogging joints, mouthparts and spiracles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The microbes go on to form a viscous coating known as a biofilm, which is resistant to antibiotics.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Hoisin is sticky-sweet and soy-based, slightly viscous and very savory.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
The viscous substance coats the attacker, immobilizing or fatally compromising them by clogging joints, mouthparts and spiracles.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The microbes go on to form a viscous coating known as a biofilm, which is resistant to antibiotics.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscous
Adjective
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In her papers, there were thick scrapbooks of Christmas cards, many from fellow-celebrities—Berg clearly adored Christmas.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Jane is heard asking the male escort to wear a condom, but is interrupted by Combs, whose voice appears thick and slurred, as music pulsed in the background.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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Neanderthals made and used wooden spears, cared for their fellow community members, made sticky tar and other adhesives, and butchered massive elephants, among other feats.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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The unique gel texture sets into a lightweight veil that feels comfortable and stays put, so there’s no pillow staining or sticky residue.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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