thick
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Superlative
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having a long distance between opposite sides
- The tree trunk was thick, requiring multiple people to wrap their arms around it.
- She bought a thick book that would take her weeks to finish.
- The walls of the fortress were thick, offering protection against enemy attacks.
- The ice on the lake was 3 feet thick, making it safe for ice fishing.
- How thick should the glass in the tank be to ensure it doesn't break under water pressure?
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having a heavy consistency that resists flowing easily
- The syrup was so thick that it took a long time to pour it out of the bottle.
- After boiling the soup for an hour, it became thick and hearty.
- The paint was too thick to spread smoothly across the canvas.
- She drank a thick smoothie made with bananas, oats, and peanut butter.
- The honey was thick, clinging to the spoon and dripping slowly into the tea.
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(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe
- The thick fog enveloped the city, making it nearly impossible to see the buildings ahead.
- The air was thick with smoke from the nearby forest fire, making it hard to breathe.
- The fog was so thick that visibility was reduced to just a few meters.
- After the rain, the air felt thick and humid, clinging to our skin.
- The jungle's thick humidity clung to their skin, making every step a challenge.
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densely populated or packed, with little space between individuals or elements
- The battlefield was thick with soldiers, each fighting for their cause.
- The crowd was thick at the concert, making it hard to move around.
- The air was thick with mosquitoes near the stagnant pond.
- The beach was thick with tourists, every inch of sand occupied by sunbathers and umbrellas.
- The roads were thick with traffic.
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(of tongue) affected in a way that makes it difficult to speak clearly, often resulting in unclear speech
- After the dental procedure, his thick tongue made it hard to speak properly.
- He tried to explain, but his thick tongue turned his words into a jumble of sounds.
- The cold made his throat sore and his tongue thick, affecting his clarity of speech.
- The allergic reaction caused her to have a thick tongue, slurring her words.
- After the dental procedure, he spoke with a thick tongue, making it hard for others to understand him.
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(of voices) having a heavy, rough, or unclear quality, often due to emotions, fatigue, or sickness
- His voice was thick with emotion as he tried to hold back his tears.
- After catching a cold, her voice became thick and raspy.
- He spoke with a thick voice, muffled by the swelling in his throat.
- The singer's thick voice resonated deeply, adding a rich texture to the song.
- Her voice was thick from sleep, making her words sound slurred and heavy.
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(of an accent) strongly indicative of a particular regional or national speech pattern, making it noticeable and sometimes difficult for others to understand
- His thick Scottish accent made it challenging for some people to follow his speech.
- Despite living abroad for years, she still had a thick French accent.
- The tour guide’s thick Italian accent added charm to his explanations.
- Her thick Southern accent was immediately recognizable to anyone she met.
- They struggled to understand his instructions due to his thick Russian accent.
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(of a bond) strong, close, and deeply supportive, often characterized by mutual trust and loyalty
- Despite the distance, their friendship remained thick and unbreakable.
- Even through tough times, their relationship stayed thick and resilient.
- Growing up together in the same neighborhood made their relationship thick and enduring.
- Despite their differences, their friendship remained thick and unbreakable.
- The teammates' thick bond helped them overcome many challenges on and off the field.
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(of a woman) having a curvy or full-figured body shape
- She was proud of her thick figure, embracing her curves with confidence.
- Many admired her for being thick and fit, showcasing a strong and healthy body.
- The fashion industry has started to celebrate thick models, promoting body positivity.
- Her thick physique made her stand out, and she carried herself with grace and poise.
- He loved that she was thick, appreciating her natural and curvaceous beauty.
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lacking intelligence or slow to understand
- He was often teased for being thick, but he eventually proved everyone wrong with his innovative ideas.
- She felt thick for not understanding the joke everyone else found hilarious.
- Despite his thick demeanor, he had a heart of gold and was always willing to help.
- The teacher was frustrated with the student’s thick responses to simple questions.
- They underestimated her as thick, not realizing she was just shy and needed more time to express her thoughts.
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very strong, intense, or overwhelming in nature or effect
- The tension in the room was so thick that you could cut it with a knife.
- As the power outage continued, the house was filled with thick darkness, making it feel eerie and unfamiliar.
- After the argument, a thick silence hung in the air, making everyone uncomfortable.
- He stumbled through the thick darkness, feeling his way along the cold, damp walls of the cave.
- In the thick silence of the night, every little sound seemed amplified and startling.
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experiencing a dull pain or a heavy, foggy feeling in the head
- After staying up all night, his head felt thick and heavy, making it hard to concentrate.
- The onset of the flu left her with a thick head, dull and aching.
- He woke up with a thick head from the lingering effects of last night's drinks.
- The pressure from the sinus infection made his head feel thick and uncomfortable.
- She massaged her temples, trying to alleviate the thick feeling in her head.
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(of printing, etc.) having bold, heavy, or broad strokes, making the characters appear dark and prominent
- The invitation was printed in thick, elegant font that stood out on the ivory paper.
- Her handwriting was characterized by thick, bold letters that filled the page.
- The thick print on the sign made it easy to read from a distance.
- The book's cover featured the title in thick, embossed lettering.