Viscous
(adjective)
- Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid, like molasses or honey.
- Resistant to flowing or moving smoothly.
Origin:
From latin word "viscosus" meaning "sticky".
Examples:
- The paint was so viscous that it was difficult to apply evenly.
- The syrup was viscous and clung to the spoon.
- The oil was viscous and would not flow easily through the engine.
- The lava was so viscous that it formed a volcano.
- The mucus was viscous and difficult to clear from the throat.