Thickly: meaning, definitions and examples

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thickly

 

[ หˆฮธษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

Manner of action

The term 'thickly' is used to describe the manner in which something is dense or closely packed together. It often refers to physical attributes, such as the way in which items like foliage or paint are applied. When something is done thickly, it implies that a significant amount has been layered on or is present in compact form. This adverb can also convey a sense of abundance or plentifulness in certain contexts.

Synonyms

abundantly, densely, heavily, profusely.

Examples of usage

  • She applied the cream thickly to her dry skin.
  • The forest grew thickly, making it hard to see through.
  • He spoke thickly, his accent strong.
  • The mist hung thickly in the air this morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "thickly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grosso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tebal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gฤ™sto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽšใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grueso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๊ป๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlustฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ husto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽšๅŽšๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gosto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพykkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปั‹าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฅแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grueso

Etymology

The word 'thickly' originates from the Old English 'รพicce', which meant 'thick' or 'dense'. This term has its roots in Germanic languages, with cognates in Old High German 'dihhi' and Dutch 'dik', both carrying similar meanings of density and solidity. The adverbial form '-ly' was added to the adjective 'thick' to indicate the manner of thickness, a pattern common in the English language to form adverbs from adjectives. Over time, 'thickly' has evolved in its use, appearing in various literary works and contexts, from the description of natural landscapes to the thickness of substances like paint or mud. The usage has expanded to encompass metaphorical applications, referring to complex layers of meaning or social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,361, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.