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viscous

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective viscous has 2 senses
  1. syrupy, viscous - having a relatively high resistance to flow
    Antonym: thin (indirect, via thick)
  2. gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, sticky, viscid, viscous - having the properties of glue
    Antonym: nonadhesive (indirect, via adhesive)

Definitions from the Web

Viscous

Definition:

Viscous (adjective): Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; resistant to flow.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Having a thick, sticky texture or consistency.

Example Sentence: The honey had a viscous texture that made it difficult to pour.

Sense 2:

Resistant to flow; having a high viscosity.

Example Sentence: The thick, viscous oil was hard to pump through the pipes.

Sense 3:

(Informal) Popular among a certain group; restricted or confined to a particular locality or group.

Example Sentence: The band's music gained a viscous following among the alternative rock fans in the local music scene.

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