Thick: meaning, definitions and examples

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thick

[ θɪk ]

^{Context #1}

describing an object or substance

Having relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite, not thin or slender.

Synonyms

chunky, dense, solid

Examples of usage

The book has a thick cover.
She has thick curly hair.
The soup is too thick for my liking.

^{Context #2}

describing a person or animal

Having a large distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces.

Synonyms

broad, stocky, stout

Examples of usage

He has a thick build and strong muscles.
The elephant has thick legs.

^{Context #3}

describing an action

In a thick manner; deeply or closely.

Synonyms

closely, densely

Examples of usage

She applied the cream thick on the toast.

Translations

Translations of the word "thick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grosso

🇮🇳 मोटा

🇩🇪 dick

🇮🇩 tebal

🇺🇦 товстий

🇵🇱 gruby

🇯🇵 厚い (atsui)

🇫🇷 épais

🇪🇸 grueso

🇹🇷 kalın

🇰🇷 두꺼운 (dukkeun)

🇸🇦 سميك

🇨🇿 tlustý

🇸🇰 hrubý

🇨🇳 厚的 (hòu de)

🇸🇮 debelo

🇮🇸 þykkt

🇰🇿 қалың

🇬🇪 სქელი (sk'eli)

🇦🇿 qalın

🇲🇽 grueso

Word origin

The word 'thick' originated from the Middle English word 'thikke', which has Germanic roots. It has been used in English since the 12th century. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to size, density, and intensity.