Definition of Viscous

1. Adjective. Having a relatively high resistance to flow.

Exact synonyms: Syrupy
Similar to: Thick
Derivative terms: Viscosity, Viscousness

2. Adjective. Having the sticky properties of an adhesive.

Definition of Viscous

1. a. Adhesive or sticky, and having a ropy or glutinous consistency; viscid; glutinous; clammy; tenacious; as, a viscous juice.

2. a. Adhesive or sticky, and having a ropy or glutinous consistency; viscid; glutinous; clammy; tenacious; as, a viscous juice.

Definition of Viscous

1. Adjective. Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid ¹

2. Adjective. (physics) Of or pertaining to viscosity ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Viscous

1. having relatively high resistance to flow [adj]

Medical Definition of Viscous

1. Of a liquid, not pouring freely, having the consistency of syrup or honey. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Viscous

viscosities
viscosity
viscosity printing
viscotoxin
viscotoxins
viscount
viscountcies
viscountcy
viscountess
viscountesses
viscounties
viscounts
viscountship
viscountships
viscounty
viscous (current term)
viscous damper
viscous mechanical coupling
viscousless
viscously
viscousness
viscousnesses
viscum
viscums
viscus
vised
viseed
viseing
viselike

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