ropiness

noun

Definition of ropinessnext
as in stickiness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropiness
  1. solidity
  2. viscosity
  3. consistency
  4. density
  5. thickness
Noun
  • In these scenes, Schrader films with a visual romanticism and a loving attachment to the era’s physical stylings: the sleek lines of Leo’s mid-sixties Corvair, the swooping modernism of a new airport, the gleam of a diner counter, the confident solidity of the refrigerators and telephones.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This is largely for defensive purposes — more height, solidity and guarding against transitions — with width coming from the winger in front.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of solidity
Noun
  • Then, to understand how well the mud flowed, the researchers placed some on a machine called a rheometer that spun the sample and measured its viscosity.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Tequila is smooth and creamy on the palate with a noticeable mouth weight and viscosity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of viscosity
Noun
  • Step 1: Make A Paste Create a paste the consistency of toothpaste using equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • While Hield has always been a capable scorer since college, his consistency on a night-to-night basis has been his Achilles Heel.
    Tyler Small, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of consistency
Noun
  • Their density means that they are tightly gravitationally bound and are therefore very stable.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The models are proprietary but take into account many factors, including meteorological conditions, an area’s topography, the amount of brush and other nearby fuel, and a community’s building density.
    Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of density
Noun
  • Or consider another possible tweak to standard dimensions that would boost a building’s versatility: modifying its thickness, especially toward the bottom.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The thickness of the icing will determine its drying time.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thickness
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