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 soups are generally thickened to give them a viscous texture that sticks to the starch.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
These are whipped into a viscous, hydrating serum that my skin drinks up in seconds.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Most soluble, or viscous, fiber can absorb water and create a gel in the gut that can lead to slower gastric emptying, reduce blood sugar spikes and potentially lower cholesterol levels, according to Attia.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Small, viscous waves lapped against the shore, the swell leaving behind a brown shelf of decaying organic matter.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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They’re made of a buttery soft, thick material that will keep you warm and cozy at home all winter.—
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Too thick of a mascara coat, and suddenly my gaze droops.—
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Cramer said strong signs from forwarding holiday spending suggest inflation may remain sticky, setting up tension between a president eager to contain prices and consumers who have borne the brunt of inflation.—
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To keep a tension rod from slipping, look for rods that have rubber stoppers on the ends or that come with sticky wall brackets.—
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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