Thickly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
With a thick consistency; "the blood was flowing thick".
Examples
- The fog rolled in thickly, making it hard to see the road.
- The honey was dripping thickly from the spoon.
- She spread the peanut butter thickly on her toast.
- The paint was applied thickly to the canvas, giving it a textured finish.
- The oil was oozing thickly from the engine.
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Meaning 2
With thickness; in a thick manner; "spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface"; "we were visiting a small, thickly walled and lovely town with straggling outskirt".
Examples
- The rich foliage grew thickly around the ancient temple, hiding its entrance from prying eyes.
- Her curly hair fell thickly down her back, with a few loose strands framing her face.
- The forest was heavily populated with wildlife, and trees grew thickly together, forming a dense canopy.
- Spread the frosting thickly and evenly over the top of the cooled cake before serving.
- The ancient castle walls were built thickly to withstand even the most intense battles.
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Meaning 3
In a concentrated manner; "old houses are often so densely packed that perhaps three or four have to be demolished for every new one built"; "a thickly populated area".
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- The city's downtown area is thickly populated with high-rise buildings and busy streets.
- The trees grew thickly in the forest, making it difficult to navigate through the dense foliage.
- The area is thickly settled with families and young professionals, creating a vibrant community.
- The island is thickly forested, with dense vegetation covering most of its surface.
- The neighborhood is thickly lined with shops and restaurants, catering to the diverse tastes of its residents.
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Meaning 4
Spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue; "after a few drinks he was beginning to speak thickly".
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- After a few too many shots, he was speaking thickly and struggling to stay upright.
- The sleepy child mumbled thickly as she drifted off to sleep.
- As the anesthesia began to take effect, the patient started speaking thickly and slowly.
- The elderly man's words were slurred and he spoke thickly due to his stroke.
- After being awake for nearly 48 hours, the driver's voice was hoarse and he spoke thickly.
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Meaning 5
In quick succession; "misfortunes come fast and thick".
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- The troubles descended upon her thickly, each one worse than the last, testing her resolve to the limit.
- In a cruel twist of fate, calamities struck him thickly, making it difficult for him to cope.
- One setback followed another thickly, casting a dark shadow over the entire project.
- Misfortunes came thickly upon the small town, which had barely recovered from the previous year's disaster.
- Challenges came at her thickly, each one a reminder that she was not prepared for the journey ahead.