Synonyms for

Thick

Verb / θɪk / Another word for thick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective - having a large distance between opposite sides; heavily built or made; dense in consistency

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

dense viscous solid compact

Informal

chunky hefty burly

Literary

corpulent ponderous burly

Antonyms

thin slender slim narrow slight delicate

Common collocations

  • thick fog
  • thick forest
  • thick skin
  • thick accent
  • thick soup
  • thick book
  • thick wall
  • thick blanket

Word family

noun thickness
adjective thick
adverb thickly

Usage note

When referring to liquids, 'thick' can imply viscosity. As an adjective, it can also describe intelligence negatively, as in 'thick-headed'.

Example sentences

  1. The fog was so thick I couldn't see my hand in front of my face.
  2. The chocolate milkshake was so thick I had to use a spoon.
  3. The tree trunk was thick and sturdy.
  4. The batter for the cake was thick and fluffy.
  5. The wool sweater was thick and warm.

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  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost

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