viscid

adjective

vis·​cid ˈvi-səd 

1

a

: having an adhesive quality : sticky

b

: having a glutinous consistency : viscous

2

: covered with a sticky layer

viscidity

vi-ˈsi-də-tē 

noun

viscidly

ˈvi-səd-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• ropy
• ropey
• syrupy
• thick
• viscous

Examples of viscid in a Sentence

honey that turned even more viscid in the cold

Recent Examples on the Web

What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

The milk white wrapper engulfs the filling in a viscid, slime-like dough that’s magnificently stretchy and fun to eat. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin viscidus, from Latin viscum birdlime — more at viscous

First Known Use

1635, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

viscid

adjective

vis·​cid ˈvis-əd 

: viscous

Medical Definition

viscid

adjective

vis·​cid ˈvis-əd 

1

: having an adhesive quality

2

: having a glutinous consistency : viscous