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View usage for: (θɪk) Word forms: comparative thicker, superlative thickest1. adjectiveSomething that is thick has a large distance between its two opposite sides. For breakfast I had a thick slice of bread and syrup. He wore glasses with thick rims. This material is very thick and this needle is not strong enough to go through it. thickly adverb [ADVERB with verb] An old man sat in a great carved armchair of black wood, thickly padded with softcushions. Slice the meat thickly. 2. adjective [noun ADJECTIVE, as ADJ as]You can use thick to talk or ask about how wide or deep something is. The folder was two inches thick. How thick are these walls? ...a finger as thick as a sausage. Synonyms: wide, across, deep, broad More Synonyms of thick Thick is also a combining form. His life was saved by a quarter-inch-thick bullet-proof steel screen. thicknessWord forms: plural thicknesses variable noun The size of the fish will determine the thickness of the steaks. [+ of] The egg had a shell thickness of 0.14mm and the newly-hatched chick weighed ninegrams. ...a layer of gases about 200 miles in thickness. Synonyms: width, depth, breadth, broadness More Synonyms of thick Synonyms: density, heaviness, denseness More Synonyms of thick 3. adjectiveIf something that consists of several things is thick, it has a large number of them very close together. She inherited our father's thick, wavy hair. They walked through thick forest. Synonyms: luxuriant, heavy, dense, abundant More Synonyms of thick thickly adverb [ADVERB after verb, oft ADV -ed] I rounded a bend where the trees and brush grew thickly. The interior flatlands and valleys are thickly planted with coconuts. 4. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun]If something is thick with another thing, the first thing is full of or covered with the second. The air is thick with acrid smoke from the fires. [+ with] She ate scones thick with butter. Synonyms: crowded, full, packed, covered More Synonyms of thick 5. adjectiveThick clothes are made from heavy cloth, so that they will keep you warm in cold weather. In the winter she wears thick socks, Wellington boots and gloves. She wore a thick tartan skirt and a red cashmere sweater. Synonyms: heavy, heavyweight, dense, chunky More Synonyms of thick 6. adjectiveThick smoke, fog, or cloud is difficult to see through. The smoke was bluish-black and thick. It wasn't very thick fog. Synonyms: opaque, heavy, dense, impenetrable More Synonyms of thick 7. adjectiveThick liquids are fairly stiff and solid and do not flow easily. They had to battle through thick mud to reach construction workers. The sauce is thick and rich so don't bother trying to diet. Synonyms: viscous, concentrated, stiff, condensed More Synonyms of thick 8. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If someone's voice is thick, they are not speaking clearly, for example because they are ill, upset, or drunk. When he spoke his voice was thick with bitterness. [+ with] Synonyms: husky, rough, hoarse, distorted More Synonyms of thick thickly adverb [ADVERB after verb] 'It's all my fault,' he mumbled thickly. 9. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A thick accent is very obvious and easy to identify. He answered our questions in English but with a thick accent. 'What do you want?' a teenage girl demanded in a thick German accent. Synonyms: strong, marked, broad, decided More Synonyms of thick 10. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you describe someone as thick, you think they are stupid. [British, informal, disapproval] How could she have been so thick? Synonyms: stupid, dull, dense, insensitive More Synonyms of thick 13. See through thick and thin 14. to lay it on thick 15. a thick skin More Synonyms of thick (θɪk) adjective1. of relatively great extent from one surface to the other; fat, broad, or deep a thick slice of bread 2. a. (postpositive) of specific fatness ten centimetres thick b. (in combination) a six-inch-thick wall 3. having a relatively dense consistency; not transparent thick soup 4. abundantly covered or filled a piano thick with dust 5. impenetrable; dense a thick fog 6. informal, derogatory lacking in intelligence 7. throaty or badly articulated a voice thick with emotion 8. (of accents, etc) pronounced 9. informal very friendly (esp in the phrase thick as thieves) 10. a bit thick 11. a thick ear adverb12. in order to produce something thick to slice bread thick 13. profusely; in quick succession (esp in the phrase thick and fast) 14. lay it on thick noun15. a thick piece or part 16. the thick 17. through thick and thin Derived forms thickish (ˈthickish) adjective thickly (ˈthickly) adverb Word origin Old English thicce; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thikki, Old Norse thykkrthick in American English (θɪk) adjective1. having relatively great depth; of considerable extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin a thick board 2. having relatively large diameter in relation to length a thick pipe 3. as measured in the third dimension or between opposite surfaces a wall six inches thick 4. having the constituent elements abundant and close together ; specif.,a. marked by profuse, close growth; luxuriant thick hair, thick woods b. great in number and packed closely together a thick crowd c. having much body; not thin in consistency; viscous thick soup d. dense and heavy thick smoke, a thick snowfall e. filled with smoke, fog, or other vapors f. covered to a considerable depth roads thick with mud g. sprinkled or studded profusely a sky thick with stars 5. impenetrably dark, dismal, or obscure the thick shadows of night 6. a. sounding blurred, slurred, muffled, fuzzy, etc., or husky, hoarse, etc. a thick voice, thick speech b. strongly marked; pronounced speaking with a thick brogue 7. Informal slow to understand; stupid 8. Informal close in friendly association; intimate 9. Chiefly British, Informal too much to be tolerated; excessive noun11. the thickest part or the period of greatest activity in the thick of the fight SIMILAR WORDS: close Idioms: through thick and thin Derived forms thickish (ˈthickish) adjective thickly (ˈthickly) adverb Word origin ME thikke < OE thicce, thick, dense, akin to Ger dick < IE base * tegu-, thick, fat > OIr tiugMore idioms containingthick be thick on the ground a thick skin do something through thick and thin in the thick of it lay it on thick thick as mince thick as thieves thick as two short planks Examples of 'thick' in a sentencethick British English: thick / θɪk/ ADJECTIVEmeasuring a lot from one side to the other If something is thick, it is deep or wide between one side and the other. He cut a thick slice of bread. - American English: thick
- Arabic: سَمِيك
- Brazilian Portuguese: grosso
- Chinese: 厚的
- Croatian: debeo
- Czech: tlustý
- Danish: tyk
- Dutch: dik
- European Spanish: espeso salsa
- Finnish: paksu
- French: épais
- German: dick
- Greek: παχύς αντικείμενο
- Italian: spesso
- Japanese: 厚い
- Korean: 두꺼운
- Norwegian: tykk
- Polish: gruby
- European Portuguese: grosso
- Romanian: gros
- Russian: толстый
- Latin American Spanish: espeso
- Swedish: tjock
- Thai: หนา
- Turkish: kalın
- Ukrainian: товстий
- Vietnamese: dày
British English: thick / θɪk/ ADJECTIVEliquid If a liquid is thick, it flows slowly. This soup is very thick. - American English: thick
- Arabic: ثَخِيـن
- Brazilian Portuguese: grosso
- Chinese: 浓的
- Croatian: gust
- Czech: hustýtekutina
- Danish: tyk
- Dutch: dik
- European Spanish: espeso
- Finnish: paksu
- French: visqueuxliquide
- German: dickflussig
- Greek: παχύρευστος
- Italian: denso
- Japanese: 濃い
- Korean: 걸쭉한
- Norwegian: tykk
- Polish: gęsty
- European Portuguese: grosso
- Romanian: consistent
- Russian: густой
- Latin American Spanish: espeso
- Swedish: tjock
- Thai: ข้น
- Turkish: yoğun
- Ukrainian: густий
- Vietnamese: đặc sệt
All related terms of 'thick'Chinese translation of 'thick' adj - [slice, line, book, clothes]
厚的 (hòu de) - [sauce, mud, fog]
浓(濃)的 (nóng de) - [forest, hair etc]
浓(濃)密的 (nóngmì de) - (Brit, inf, = stupid)
笨的 (bèn de) it's 20 cm thick 有20厘(釐)米粗 (yǒu èrshí límǐ cū) thick and fast 席卷(捲)而来(來) (xíjuǎn ér lái) in the thick of it 深陷某事 (shēn xiàn mǒushì) through thick and thin 在任何情况(況)下 (zài rènhé qíngkuàng xià)
Definition having a relatively great distance between opposite surfaces He folded his thick arms across his chest. Synonyms Opposites thin , narrow , slight , slim Definition having a specified distance between opposite surfaces The folder was two inches thick. Synonyms across in extent or diameter Definition consisting of a lot of things grouped closely together She inherited our father's thick, wavy hair. Definition having a dense consistency He led the rescuers through the thick undergrowth. Definition (of clothes) made of heavy cloth or wool She wore a thick tartan skirt. Definition having a dense consistency The smoke was blueish-black and thick. Definition having a dense consistency The sauce is thick and rich. Synonyms concentrated stiff condensed clotted coagulated semi-solid viscid Opposites clear , thin , weak , diluted , watery , runny Definition consisting of a lot of things grouped closely together The area is so thick with people that the police close the streets. Synonyms covered filled jammed crawling choked crammed swarming abundant bristling brimming seething thronged chock-full chock-a-block Opposites clear , empty , thin , bare , free from , devoid of , sparse His voice was thick with bitterness. Synonyms rough distorted muffled croaking raspy croaky Opposites clear , sharp , thin , distinct , articulate, shrill Definition (of an accent) very noticeable He answered questions in a thick accent. Synonyms Opposites slight , faint , vague , weak Definition stupid, slow, or insensitive He speaks to me as if I'm thick. Synonyms dull insensitive blockheaded dumb-ass (informal) thickheaded slow-witted Opposites bright , sharp , smart , intellectual , clever , intelligent , articulate, brainy , quick-witted Definition very friendly (archaic) You're thick with the new student, aren't you? Synonyms devoted well in (informal) confidential on good terms hand in glove buddy-buddy (slang, mainly US, Canadian) palsy-walsy (informal) matey or maty (British, informal) Opposites distant , hostile , unfriendly , antagonistic Definition the most intense or active part I enjoy being in the thick of things. Additional synonymsThere is an abundant supply of labour. Synonyms plentiful, full, rich, filled, liberal, generous, lavish, ample, infinite, overflowing, exuberant, teeming, copious, inexhaustible, bountiful, luxuriant, profuse, rank, well-provided, well-supplied, two a penny, thick on the ground, bounteous, plenteousDefinition muscular The place was packed with beefy ex-footballers. Synonyms brawny, strong, powerful, athletic, strapping, robust, hefty (informal), muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), sturdy, stalwart, bulky, burly, stocky, hulking, well-built, herculean, sinewy, thicksetDefinition of great or considerable size, weight, number, or capacity Australia's a big country. Synonyms large, great, huge, giant, massive, vast, enormous, considerable, substantial, extensive, immense, spacious, gigantic, monumental (informal), mammoth, bulky, burly, colossal, stellar (informal), prodigious, hulking, ponderous, voluminous, elephantine, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), sizable or sizeable, supersize Additional synonymsDefinition stupid or foolish I got treated as if I was a bit brainless. Synonyms stupid, simple, slow, thick, dull, foolish, dim (informal), dense, dumb (informal), sluggish, senseless, mindless, idiotic, simple-minded, dozy (British, informal), inane, witless, dopey (informal), unintelligent, half-witted, dumb-ass (slang), doltish, dead from the neck up (informal), thickheaded, slow-witted Definition extensive A broad range of issues was discussed. Synonyms full, general, comprehensive, complete, wide, global, catholic, sweeping, extensive, wide-ranging, umbrella, thorough, unlimited, inclusive, far-reaching, exhaustive, all-inclusive, all-embracing, overarching, encyclopedica broad Yorkshire accent Synonyms strong, heavy, thick, pronounced, noticeableThe place appears to be bursting with women directors. Synonyms overflowing, full, filled, packed, running over, level with, brimming, overflowing, flush, overfull The hotel was bursting at the seams. Synonyms full (to bursting), crowded, packed, jammed, crammed, chock-full, chock-a-block Definition the middle point or part of something A large wooden table dominates the centre of the room. Synonyms middle, heart, focus, mid (archaic), core, nucleus, hub, pivot, kernel, crux, bull's-eye, midpoint, centR Definition friendly You two seem to be very chummy all of a sudden. Synonyms friendly, close, thick (informal), pally (informal), intimate, affectionate, buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian), palsy-walsy (informal), matey or maty (British, informal) Definition thick and short The sergeant was a chunky man in his late twenties. Synonyms thickset, stocky, beefy (informal), stubby, dumpyDefinition containing thick pieces You can't beat these big chunky sweaters for warmth. Definition near to the surface Three bombers flew overhead in close formation. Synonyms compact, short, crowded, packed, tight, cropped, solid, thick, dense, cramped, impenetrable, congested, jam-packedAdditional synonymsDefinition intimate She and Linda became very close. Synonyms intimate, loving, friendly, familiar, thick (informal), attached, devoted, confidential, inseparable, dearDefinition closely packed together a thick, bare trunk crowned by a compact mass of dark-green leaves Synonyms closely packed, firm, solid, thick, dense, compressed, condensed, impenetrable, impermeable, pressed together Definition crowded to excess Some areas are congested with both cars and people. Synonyms packed (out), crowded, choked, swarming, overcrowded, teeming, jam-packed, bursting at the seams, crammed full, overpopulated, like the Black Hole of Calcutta, hoatching (Scottish) Definition the central or essential part of something He has the ability to get straight to the core of a problem. Synonyms heart, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, gist, nub, pithDefinition definite or noticeable We were at a decided disadvantage. Synonyms definite, certain, positive, absolute, distinct, pronounced, clear-cut, undisputed, unequivocal, undeniable, unambiguous, indisputable, categorical, unquestionableDefinition extending or situated far down from a surface The workers had dug a deep hole in the centre of the garden. Synonyms big, wide, broad, profound, yawning, cavernous, bottomless, unfathomable, fathomless, abyssal, DEp Definition difficult to understand a deep, dark secret Synonyms secret, hidden, unknown, mysterious, concealed, obscure, abstract, veiled, esoteric, mystifying, impenetrable, arcane, abstruse, recondite, DEp He plays a dimwitted Irish priest in the TV series. Synonyms stupid, slow, thick (informal), dull, dim (informal), dense, dumb (informal), dozy (British, informal), dopey (informal), obtuse, slow on the uptake, thick-skulled, dumb-ass (slang), doltish, unperceptive Definition silly I was so dopey I believed him. Synonyms stupid, simple, slow, thick, silly, foolish, dense, dumb (informal), senseless, goofy (informal), idiotic, dozy (British, informal), asinine, dumb-ass (slang) Definition stupid and slow-witted Some dozy bloke ignored the warning signs and drove into a lake. Synonyms stupid, silly, daft (informal), senseless, goofy (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition slow to learn or understand Synonyms stupid, slow, thick, naive, dim, dense, dumb (informal), daft, sluggish, deficient, crass, gullible, dozy (British, informal), witless, stolid, dopey (informal), obtuse, brainless, cretinous, unintelligent, half-witted, slow on the uptake (informal), dumb-ass (slang), doltish, dead from the neck up, thickheaded, dim-witted (informal), slow-witted, Boeotian, thick as mince (Scottish, informal), woodenheaded (informal) Definition friendly and informal the old familiar relationship Synonyms friendly, close, dear, intimate, confidential, amicable, chummy (informal), buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian), palsy-walsy (informal) Definition having more flesh on the body than is thought necessary or desirable I can eat what I like without getting fat. Synonyms overweight, large, heavy, plump, gross, stout, obese, fleshy, beefy (informal), tubby, portly, roly-poly, rotund, podgy, corpulent, elephantine, broad in the beam (informal), solidthe focus of the campaign for Black rights Synonyms focal point, heart, target, headquarters, hub, meeting place Definition holding as much or as many as possible The centre is full beyond capacity. Synonyms crammed, crowded, packed, crushed, jammed, in use, congested, chock-full, chock-a-block Definition with a thick, semi-liquid consistency Pour a cup of the gelatinous mixture into the blender. Synonyms glutinous, sticky, viscous, gummy, gluey, jelly-like, mucilaginous, viscid Definition (of a voice or sound) harsh and grating There was a triumphant note in his gravelly voice. Synonyms husky, rough, harsh, rasping, croaking, hoarse, gruff, throaty, guttural, croaky Definition harsh-sounding He spoke in a low guttural voice. Synonyms throaty, low, deep, thick, rough, rasping, husky, hoarse, gruff, gravellyDefinition the most central part or important part The heart of the problem is supply and demand. Synonyms root, core, essence, centre, nucleus, marrow, hub, kernel, crux, gist, central part, nitty-gritty (informal), nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition large in size, weight, or amount The hefty farmer moved the hay bales with ease. Synonyms big, strong, massive, strapping, robust, muscular, burly, husky (informal), hulking, beefy (informal), brawnyAdditional synonymsDefinition (of a voice) rough and unclear through illness or too much shouting Nick's voice was hoarse with screaming. Synonyms rough, harsh, husky, grating, growling, raucous, rasping, gruff, throaty, gravelly, guttural, croaky Definition the central, most important, or active part of a place or organization The island's social hub is the Café Sport. Synonyms centre, heart, focus, core, middle, focal point, pivot, nerve centre Definition impossible to get through The range forms an impenetrable barrier between Europe and Asia. Synonyms impassable, solid, impervious, thick, dense, hermetic, impermeable, inviolable, unpierceable Definition unable to express oneself clearly or well She made an inarticulate noise in the back of her throat. Synonyms incoherent, incomprehensible, unintelligible, unclear, mumbled, muffled, indistinct, poorly spoken Definition unable to be seen or heard clearly The lettering is fuzzy and indistinct. Synonyms unclear, confused, obscure, faint, blurred, vague, doubtful, ambiguous, fuzzy, shadowy, indefinite, misty, hazy, unintelligible, indistinguishable, indeterminate, bleary, undefined, out of focus, ill-defined, indiscernibleDefinition constantly together because of mutual liking The two girls were inseparable. Synonyms devoted, close, intimate, bosomDefinition characterized by a close or warm personal relationship I discussed this only with my intimate friends. Synonyms close, dear, loving, near, warm, friendly, familiar, thick (informal), devoted, confidential, cherished, bosom, inseparable, nearest and dearest Definition having a relatively great size, quantity, or extent He was a large man with a thick square head. Synonyms big, great, huge, heavy, giant, massive, vast, enormous, tall, considerable, substantial, strapping, immense, hefty, gigantic, monumental, bulky, chunky, burly, colossal, hulking, goodly, man-size, brawny, elephantine, thickset, ginormous (informal), humongous or humungous (informal), sizable or sizeable, supersize Definition (of vegetation) growing thickly and healthily the lush green meadows Synonyms abundant, green, flourishing, lavish, dense, prolific, rank, teeming, overgrown, verdant (literary) Definition obvious or noticeable There has been a marked increase in crimes against property. Synonyms noticeable, clear, decided, striking, noted, obvious, signal, dramatic, considerable, outstanding, remarkable, apparent, prominent, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, notable, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, salientAdditional synonymsDefinition heavily built a pleasant chap with meaty arms Synonyms brawny, muscular, heavy, solid, strapping, sturdy, burly, husky (informal), fleshy, beefy (informal), heavily built The organisation realised it had a traitor in its midst. Synonyms middle, centre, heart, interior, thick, depths, core, hub, bosomDefinition mentally slow or emotionally insensitive I think you're being deliberately obtuse. Synonyms stupid, simple, slow, thick, dull, dim (informal), dense, dumb (informal), sluggish, simple-minded, dozy (British, informal), witless, stolid, dopey (informal), brainless, uncomprehending, unintelligent, half-witted, slow on the uptake (informal), dumb-ass (informal), doltish, boneheaded (slang), thickheaded, imperceptive, muttonheaded (slang), thick as mince (Scottish, informal), woodenheaded (informal) The great hall was overflowing with people. Synonyms full, filled, abounding, swarming, rife, plentiful, thronged, teeming, copious, replete, bountiful, profuse, brimful, thick on the ground, overfull, superabundant The streets were packed with people. Synonyms filled, full, crowded, jammed, crammed, swarming, overflowing, overloaded, seething, congested, jam-packed, chock-full, bursting at the seams, cram-full, brimful, chock-a-block, packed like sardines, hoatching (Scottish), loaded or full to the gunwales Definition on friendly terms Those two seem to be getting very pally. Synonyms friendly, intimate, close, familiar, affectionate, chummy (informal), buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian), thick as thieves (informal), palsy-walsy (informal) Definition full or rounded He was walking a plump puppy down the street. Synonyms chubby, fat, stout, full, round, burly, obese, fleshy, beefy (informal), tubby, portly, buxom, dumpy, roly-poly, well-covered, rotund, podgy, corpulent, well-upholstered (informal) Definition very noticeable Most of the exhibition has a pronounced Scottish theme. Synonyms noticeable, clear, decided, strong, marked, striking, obvious, broad, evident, distinct, definite, conspicuous, unmistakable, salientDefinition well supplied The harbour was replete with boats. Synonyms filled, stuffed, jammed, crammed, abounding, brimming, teeming, glutted, well-stocked, jam-packed, well-provided, chock-full, brimful, full to bursting, charged Definition (of colour) intense or vivid an attractive, glossy rich red colour Synonyms vivid, strong, deep, warm, bright, intense, vibrant, gay (old-fashioned) Additional synonymsDefinition (of a person) short but well-built She had been quite a stocky girl. Synonyms thickset, solid, sturdy, chunky, stubby, dumpy, stumpy, mesomorphic Definition solidly built or fat The film features Poirot, a stout detective with an elegant moustache. Synonyms fat, big, heavy, overweight, plump, bulky, substantial, burly, obese, fleshy, tubby, portly, rotund, corpulent, on the large or heavy side Definition solid or strong those fortunate enough to have a fairly substantial property to sell Synonyms solid, sound, sturdy, strong, firm, massive, hefty, durable, bulky, well-builtThe area is usually teeming with tourists. Synonyms full, packed, crowded, alive, thick, bursting, numerous, crawling, swarming, abundant, bristling, brimming, overflowing, fruitful, replete, chock-full, brimful, chock-a-block Definition stocky in build his stout, thickset figure Synonyms stocky, sturdy, burly, strong, heavy, muscular, bulky, beefy (informal), well-built, stubby, brawny, powerfully built Definition deep, husky, or guttural A broad smile and a throaty chuckle were his on-screen trademarks. Synonyms hoarse, husky, gruff, low, deep, thick, guttural |