Synonyms for

Thickening

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

Definition

The act or process of making something thicker or denser.

Synonyms & similar words

thin deepening node thickener knob inspissate thicken inspissation gelatinization coagulation condensation solidification clotting stiffening densification strengthening jelling caking curdling inspissation setting concretion congealing congelation consolidation crusting firming

Example sentences

  1. She added cornstarch to the sauce for thickening.
  2. The thickening snow made it difficult to walk.
  3. The doctor prescribed a hair thickening shampoo for her thin hair.
  4. The thickening of the paint made it harder to spread.
  5. The chef used a thickening agent to make the soup creamier.

Quotes

  • Life is about creating yourself, not finding yourself. It is a continuous process of thickening your skin and expanding your heart.
  • The true test of a warrior is how well they adapt to the thickening fog of uncertainty.
  • A little thickening in the plot can make a story more interesting.

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