Synonyms for
Thick
Definition
adjective - having a large distance between opposite sides; heavily built or made; dense in consistency
Synonyms & similar words
stocky
blockheaded
loggerheaded
fatheaded
thickheaded
midst
boneheaded
woodenheaded
duncish
thinly
thickly
thickset
thin
buddybuddy
dense
chummy
duncical
heavyset
thickskulled
compact
slurred
deep
chunky
sturdy
dense
thorough
hefty
fat
big
wide
plump
solid
substantial
bulky
coarse
heavy
thoroughgoing
profuse
compact
deep
thickset
lush
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- thick fog
- thick forest
- thick skin
- thick accent
- thick soup
- thick book
- thick wall
- thick blanket
Word family
Usage note
When referring to liquids, 'thick' can imply viscosity. As an adjective, it can also describe intelligence negatively, as in 'thick-headed'.
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Example sentences
- The fog was so thick I couldn't see my hand in front of my face.
- The chocolate milkshake was so thick I had to use a spoon.
- The tree trunk was thick and sturdy.
- The batter for the cake was thick and fluffy.
- The wool sweater was thick and warm.
Quotes
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