Meaning of the word thickly in English
What does thickly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
thickly
US /ˈθɪk.li/
UK /ˈθɪk.li/
Adverb
1.
with a large distance between opposite sides or surfaces; not thin
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The walls were thickly insulated to keep out the cold.
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She spread the butter thickly on the toast.
2.
in a way that is difficult to see through; densely
Example:
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The fog lay thickly over the valley.
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The air was thickly polluted with smoke.
3.
in a way that suggests a lack of intelligence or sophistication; stupidly
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He spoke thickly, as if he had a cold.
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His accent was so thickly pronounced that it was hard to understand.