as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle
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Instant Shine Mask for $15: Infused with biotin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and red raspberry seed oil, this translucent, slightly viscous amber liquid purportedly seals the hair cuticle for a smooth and silky result.
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Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
The palate practically bursts with orange blossom honey, a rare and delicate treat, or perhaps honey and orange marmalade on buttered toast, complete with a viscous mouthfeel for its 92 proof.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The bourbon is creamy on the palate with an oily, viscous texture and a pronounced mouth weight, featuring flavors of blackberry jam, vanilla laced-crème brûlée, caramel, candied orange zest, and milk chocolate notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Gonzalo Alonso-Álvarez, a physicist at the University of Toronto, thinks a viscous kind of dark matter might be the solution to the final-parsec problem.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
The palate practically bursts with orange blossom honey, a rare and delicate treat, or perhaps honey and orange marmalade on buttered toast, complete with a viscous mouthfeel for its 92 proof.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The bourbon is creamy on the palate with an oily, viscous texture and a pronounced mouth weight, featuring flavors of blackberry jam, vanilla laced-crème brûlée, caramel, candied orange zest, and milk chocolate notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Gonzalo Alonso-Álvarez, a physicist at the University of Toronto, thinks a viscous kind of dark matter might be the solution to the final-parsec problem.
—Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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