SYRUPY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

syrupy

adjective

Definition of syrupy

as in thick

being of a consistency that resists flow instead of neat squares of fudge we had syrupy goo

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Recent Examples of syrupy Add apple slices, and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and sugar mixture is syrupy, 10 to 12 minutes. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Bring to simmer and cook till reduced by about half and lightly syrupy. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by about half and slightly syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Store up to 3 months in the refrigerator or at least 6 months in the freezer (the liquid won’t freeze, but will become thick and syrupy—delightful when poured over ice). — Al Culliton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026 Winemakers in the Grand River Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) have shifted tastes and perceptions away from syrupy sweet Midwestern fruit wines to dry, bold, mature wines worthy of the spotlight. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 July 2026 Roast until the berries soften and the juices become syrupy, 30-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 Over syrupy tea and biscuits, Manju and his three deputies recalled how the lives of his community members have fundamentally changed. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026 Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the juices are syrupy and thickened to the consistency of warm honey, 15 to 20 minutes. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

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Adjective

The theme spills out into a walled garden, where the pool (which could have been a Raj pond in a past life) is lined with white parasols and thick, cushioned loungers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
His lovely camel-hair coat and thick scarf on this cold day gave him an air of elegance.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

The lightweight, slightly milky formula sank into my skin quickly without feeling sticky or heavy, leaving behind a luminous finish that made my complexion look fresher almost immediately.

— Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Our highlights were the sticky Yabba pot rice and the lamb curry, which were fragrant and delicate but packed a punch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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