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Definition of thickly

thickly

/ˈθɪk.li/
thick · ly
Adjective:thick
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• adverb

1

In a dense, crowded, or closely packed manner, or to a great depth.

Example

"The mountain slopes were thickly forested with ancient pine trees."

2

With a low, indistinct, muffled, or hoarse voice, often due to emotion, illness, or fatigue.

Example

"He spoke thickly after waking up from the long surgery."

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• Rhymes for thickly

• Nearby Words

thickheaded
thickie
thickish
thickly
thickness
thickset
thicky

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'þiclīce', formed from the adjective 'þicce' (thick) and the adverbial suffix '-līce' (-ly).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thickly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thickly
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