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Definition & Meaning of "thick"in English

01

having a long distance between opposite sides 

thick definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
thickest
Comparative
thicker
gradable
Examples
The tree trunk was thick, requiring multiple people to wrap their arms around it. 
1.1

(of a piece of clothing, blanket, etc.) made of heavy, dense material that provides warmth and protection 

Examples
She wore a thick wool sweater to stay warm during the winter hike. 
02

having a heavy consistency that resists flowing easily 

thick definition and meaning
Examples
The syrup was so thick that it took a long time to pour it out of the bottle. 
03

(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe 

thick definition and meaning
Examples
The thick fog enveloped the city, making it nearly impossible to see the buildings ahead. 
04

densely populated or packed, with little space between individuals or elements 

Examples
The battlefield was thick with soldiers, each fighting for their cause. 
4.1

(of hair or fur) grown near together in large numbers or amounts 

thick definition and meaning
Examples
Her thick hair cascaded down her back in lustrous waves. 
4.2

(of plants) existing and growing densely close together with little space in between, creating a lush and impenetrable area 

Examples
The explorers got lost in the thick forest, unable to find their way out. 
05

(of tongue) affected in a way that makes it difficult to speak clearly, often resulting in unclear speech 

Examples
After the dental procedure, his thick tongue made it hard to speak properly. 
5.1

(of speech) unclear and difficult to understand 

Examples
After the accident, his thick speech was hard to comprehend, making communication challenging. 
06

(of voices) having a heavy, rough, or unclear quality, often due to emotions, fatigue, or sickness 

Examples
His voice was thick with emotion as he tried to hold back his tears. 
07

(of an accent) strongly indicative of a particular regional or national speech pattern, making it noticeable and sometimes difficult for others to understand 

Examples
His thick Scottish accent made it challenging for some people to follow his speech. 
08

(of a bond) strong, close, and deeply supportive, often characterized by mutual trust and loyalty 

Informal
Examples
Despite the distance, their friendship remained thick and unbreakable. 
09

(of a woman) having a curvy or full-figured body shape 

Informal
Examples
She was proud of her thick figure, embracing her curves with confidence. 
10

lacking intelligence or slow to understand 

Informal
Examples
He was often teased for being thick, but he eventually proved everyone wrong with his innovative ideas. 
11

very strong, intense, or overwhelming in nature or effect 

Examples
The tension in the room was so thick that you could cut it with a knife. 
12

experiencing a dull pain or a heavy, foggy feeling in the head 

Examples
After staying up all night, his head felt thick and heavy, making it hard to concentrate. 
13

(of printing, etc.) having bold, heavy, or broad strokes, making the characters appear dark and prominent 

Examples
The invitation was printed in thick, elegant font that stood out on the ivory paper. 
thick
01

used to indicate that something is being applied or occurring in a way that is dense or heavy in consistency 

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Grammatical Information
Examples
She spread the butter thick on her toast, enjoying the rich flavor. 
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