as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle
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Existing supplements are typically derived from seed husks and roots, and are typically thick, viscous, and bulky.
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Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The first sip is mildly viscous, with a beeswax-like quality and traces of honey syrup.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
As my lovely colleagues have astutely pointed out, lip oils are everywhere right now; some are viscous, while others skew slick and liquidy.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The Tequila is full-bodied on the palate, with an oily, viscous quality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The first sip is mildly viscous, with a beeswax-like quality and traces of honey syrup.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
As my lovely colleagues have astutely pointed out, lip oils are everywhere right now; some are viscous, while others skew slick and liquidy.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The Tequila is full-bodied on the palate, with an oily, viscous quality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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