viscous VIS-kuhs adjective WS #43

having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity; glutinous

1. The mechanic explained that viscous motor oil provides better protection for the engine in cold weather.
2. The viscous mud made walking through the swamp extremely difficult and exhausting for the hikers.
3. The viscous paint required thinning with solvent before it could be applied smoothly to the canvas.
4. Scientists studied the viscous lava flow as it slowly moved down the mountainside after the volcanic eruption.
5. The viscous honey slowly dripped from the spoon, forming golden strands as it fell into the jar.