viscous
The word “viscous” has 2 syllables: vis-cous
It's pronounced as /ˈvɪskəs/
What is synonym and antonym for viscous?
In the thesaurus, “viscous” has 23 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for viscous along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for viscous
- concentrated
- condensed
- creamy
- gelatinous
- gluey
- glutinous
- gooey
- gummy
- heavy
- jellylike
- ropey
- ropy
- semifluid
- semiliquid
- slushy
- sticky
- syrupy
- thick
- thickened
- thickish
- turbid
- undiluted
- viscid
Antonyms for viscous
- dilute
- diluted
- flowing
- fluid
- liquid
- runny
- soupy
- thin
- watered-down
- watery
- weak
Meanings of viscous
- adjective
- Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
- Of or pertaining to viscosity.
Example Sentences
- The syrup was so viscous that it barely poured from the bottle.
- Lava becomes less viscous as it heats up, allowing it to flow more easily.
- He wiped the viscous oil off his hands after fixing the engine.
- The scientist studied the viscous properties of different industrial fluids.
- Honey’s viscous nature makes it perfect for sticking to warm toast.
On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to viscous, such as: concentrated, condensed, creamy, dilute, diluted, flowing, fluid.
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- sticky
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