Viscous

usgb/ˈvɪskəs/
adjective

A thick or sticky consistency, like honey or syrup.

The medicine had a viscous texture that made it hard to swallow.
Visual representation of "viscous" - A thick or sticky consistency, like honey or syrup

Often appears as...

  • viscous liquid
  • viscous substance
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Not Just Liquids

While often used to describe liquids, 'viscous' applies to semi-solids or thick pastes too.

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The viscous paste was difficult to spread evenly on the surface.
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Feeling Sluggish

'Viscous' can describe movement that seems slow and laborious, as if through a thick substance.

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Time felt viscous as he awaited the interview results.
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Sensory Experience

Use 'viscous' for tactile experiences where touch reveals the thickness or resistance of a substance.

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She could feel the viscous cream between her fingers.
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