thick Synonyms
Another word for thick
• adjective (Context 1)
Having a relatively large distance between opposite surfaces or sides; not thin.
"The castle was surrounded by wide stone walls that had stood for centuries."
• adjective (Context 2)
Made up of a large number of things or particles very close together; dense or crowded.
"Hikers had to navigate through a dense forest of pine and fir trees."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Of a liquid or semi-liquid substance) relatively firm in consistency and not flowing easily; viscous.
"Stir the sauce over low heat until it becomes viscous and creamy."
• noun (Context 4)
The most active, intense, or crowded part of an activity, place, or situation.
"The journalists remained in the midst of the election campaign for months."
• adjective (Context 5)
(Of a voice or accent) indistinct, hoarse, or very noticeable and pronounced.
"He spoke with a heavy regional accent that revealed his hometown immediately."
• adjective (Context 6)
(Informal) Of low intelligence; slow to understand or learn.
"He can be a bit dense in the mornings before he has had his coffee."
• adverb (Context 7)
In a thick, dense, or abundant manner; closely or deeply.
"Snow was falling thickly and fast across the mountain pass."
Opposites of thick
The opposite of thick shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: