thick
This term primarily describes physical dimensions or density, moving from the literal measurement of a solid object to the viscosity of a liquid or the density of vegetation. It captures a sense of resistance, whether it is a wall resisting heat or a liquid resisting flow. In a social or cognitive sense, the word shifts to describe a mental block. When applied to a person, it suggests a lack of agility in thought, implying that the mind is as dense and impenetrable as a thick wall, making the absorption of information slow or difficult.
Meanings
Having a large distance between opposite sides; having a dense consistency; growing closely together; or lacking intelligence.
"The thick walls of the castle kept the interior cool."
Collocations & Compounds
thick fog
dense atmospheric vapor
The thick fog made driving impossible.
thick accent
a strong or heavy way of speaking
He spoke with a thick Scottish accent.
thick slice
a wide piece of food
She cut a thick slice of sourdough bread.
thick skin
the ability to ignore criticism
You need thick skin to work in politics.
thick forest
a dense area of trees
They got lost in the thick forest.