thickly
adverb
Form of thick , adverb of thick.
Simple meaning
Spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
thihkleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈθɪkli
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Definition
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adverb
Spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
“After a few drinks he was beginning to speak thickly.”
With a thick consistency
In a concentrated manner
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “After a few drinks he was beginning to speak thickly.”adverb
- “Spread 1/4 lb softened margarine or cooking fat fairly thickly all over the surface.”adverb
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