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Thickly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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thickly

thick-ly

🇺🇸 /ˈθɪkɫi/ · 🇬🇧 /θˈɪkli/

Definition

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

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Quick facts about “thickly”

Thickly is a 2-syllable adverb (thick-ly). It is pronounced /ˈθɪkɫi/ in American English and /θˈɪkli/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #11,361 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'thickly'

The word 'thickly' originates from the Old English 'þicce', 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.

Rhymes

Thickly rhymes with quickly, sickly, prickly, slickly, bickley, brickley, mickley and nicley.

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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.