Definition Synonyms
Definition of thick - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
dimensionhaving a large distance between opposite sides
- The book is very thick.
2.
densityclosely packed together
- The forest was thick with trees.
3.
- He's a bit thick sometimes.
4.
visibilitydifficult to see through
- The fog was thick this morning.
5.
languageRare strong and noticeable accentRare
- He spoke with a thick accent.
6.
scienceRare having a viscous consistencyRare
- The soup is too thick to drink.
Noun
1.
intensitythe most active or intense part of an event
- During the thick of the battle, noise and chaos were everywhere..
2.
vegetationRare dense group of trees or bushesRare
- They got lost in the thick.
3.
- Don't be such a thick.
Adverb
1.
densityin a dense or compact manner
- The fog lay thick over the city.
2.
frequencyfrequently or in large numbers
- The questions came thick and fast during the interview.
Images of thick
dense group of trees or bushes
Expressions with thick
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ability to endure criticism without being offended
She has thick skin and doesn't mind the feedback.
person who is stubborn
She has a thick skull and won't change her mind easily.
swollen ear from being hit
He got a thick ear after the fight.
not smart or quick to understand
He's nice but a bit thick upstairs.
slightly stupid or slow to understand
He can be a bit thick when it comes to math.
become less affected by criticism or negative comments
Over time, she learned to develop a thick skin in her profession.
successfully make someone finally understand something obviously explained many times
Can you get through his thick skull that the deadline is tomorrow?
existing in large numbers or easy to find
Good jobs are not thick on the ground here.
become less sensitive to criticism or negative comments
She had to grow a thick skin to survive in the entertainment industry.
being deeply involved in a difficult situation
She was in the thick of the negotiations.
exaggerate feelings or emotions for effect
He really laid it on thick about his achievements.
need to be tough to handle criticism
In politics, you require a thick skin to survive.
happening quickly and in large amounts
The rumors spread thick and fast.
in all situations, good or bad
She stood by him through thick and thin.
having a wide or chubby waist or midsection
He became thick around the middle after the holidays.
stubborn or inflexible in thinking
She won't change her mind; she's thick as a brick.
very unintelligent or slow to understand
He failed the test because he's thick as a plank.
very dense or foggy
The fog was thick as pea soup, making it hard to see.
extremely stupid or slow to understand things
He is thick as planks when it comes to math.
very close and secretive
They were thick as thieves, sharing secrets and always together..
very unintelligent or slow to understand
He's as thick as two planks when it comes to math.
the most intense or active part of something
She found herself in the thick of it during the debate.
most active or central part of a situation
She was in the thick of things during the event.
make someone understand something difficult or obvious
Why can't you get it into your thick head that I'm right?
Origin of thick
Old English, thicke (dense)
Terms with thick included in their meaning
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anatomy
short thick first digit in humans and comparable digit in other animals
dairy product
thick food made from fermented milk
animal
large mammal with thick fur and claws
not sharp
having a thick edge or point
technology
thick wire or group of wires for electricity
food
thick sauce for dipping food
weather
thick cloud near the ground reducing visibility
writing
pen with a thick felt tip
food
large round orange fruit with thick skin
food
thick liquid with high sugar content for flavoring
food
similar thick food made from non-dairy milk
substance
thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
hair care
thick jelly-like substance for hair styling
wildlife
large animal with thick skin and horns
bath linen
thick, absorbent cotton towel
baking
thick mixture of flour and liquid for baking
become obscured
become covered with a thick cloud of tiny water droplets
tool
thick cord made by twisting strands together
other animals
thick slice from other animals or fish
reduce density
make something less thick or dense
hair
hairstyle with thick, rounded curls
garden
plant producing large, mild, thick-walled fruits
nature
large tree with a wide trunk and thick bark
substance
small drop or lump of a thick substance
Examples of thick in a sentence
She wore a thick sweater to keep warm. The air was thick with tension during the meeting. The soup was thick with vegetables and herbs. She can be quite thick about simple things. Don't be thick; it's an easy question. The smoke was so thick it was hard to breathe.
The jungle was thick with vegetation, making it hard to see. Her thick accent made it hard to understand her. The actor adopted a thick accent for the role. The paint was too thick to apply smoothly. The batter is thick, perfect for pancakes. She found herself in the thick of the debate. In the thick of the storm, visibility was zero. They camped near the thick for shelter. The thick was teeming with wildlife. He's a bit of a thick, isn't he? I can't believe I was such a thick. Snow fell thick on the mountain trails. Smoke rose thick from the burning building. Rumors spread thick in the small town. The snow fell thick during the night.
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- French:épais, cœur, ...
- German:dick, Höhepunkt, ...
- Italian:spesso, culmine, ...
- Spanish:grueso, pleno, ...
- Portuguese:grosso, pico, ...
- Chinese:厚的, 激烈部分, ...
- Japanese:厚い, 激しい部分, ...
- Arabic:سَمِيك, ذِرْوَة, ...
- Hebrew:עָבֶה, שִׂיא, ...
- Russian:толстый, интенсивная часть, ...
- Ukrainian:товстий, інтенсивна частина, ...
- Hindi:मोटा, तीव्र हिस्सा, ...
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