SYRUPY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

syrupy

adjective

Definition of syrupy

as in thick

being of a consistency that resists flow instead of neat squares of fudge we had syrupy goo

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Recent Examples of syrupy Bring to simmer and cook till reduced by about half and lightly syrupy. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is syrupy, 5 minutes. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by about half and slightly syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Store up to 3 months in the refrigerator or at least 6 months in the freezer (the liquid won’t freeze, but will become thick and syrupy—delightful when poured over ice). — Al Culliton, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026 Winemakers in the Grand River Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) have shifted tastes and perceptions away from syrupy sweet Midwestern fruit wines to dry, bold, mature wines worthy of the spotlight. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 July 2026 Roast until the berries soften and the juices become syrupy, 30-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 Over syrupy tea and biscuits, Manju and his three deputies recalled how the lives of his community members have fundamentally changed. — Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026 Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the juices are syrupy and thickened to the consistency of warm honey, 15 to 20 minutes. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrupy

Adjective

Even during the rut, Infalt shoots most of his mature bucks in the thick stuff near where deer sleep.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of thick

Adjective

For starters, the new version has a thinner texture with a much more fluid consistency than its viscous predecessor.

— Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
If a black hole had a secret identity as an imperfect, energy-dissipating, viscous fluid, then an effective field theory for imperfect, energy-dissipating, viscous fluids should exist, too.

— Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of viscous

Adjective

And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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