VISCID Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

viscid

adjective

ˈvi-səd

Definition of viscid

as in thick

being of a consistency that resists flow honey that turned even more viscid in the cold

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as in adhesive

tending to adhere to objects upon contact viscid tree resin

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Recent Examples of viscid What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice. — Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 The milk white wrapper engulfs the filling in a viscid, slime-like dough that’s magnificently stretchy and fun to eat. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023

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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 researchers managed to engineer a special strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast that produces extremely adhesive proteins.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Spray the adhesive side of the film with your water and soap solution.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of adhesive

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

Definition of sticky

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