Pronunciation

/θɪknəs/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The quality or state of being thick; the degree of density or fullness. 2. The distance between two surfaces measured through their substance. 3. (Physics) The ratio of the mass per unit area of a material. 4. (Film) The darkness or opacity of a film or emulsion.
• Adjective: Characterized by or indicating a high degree of thickness; dense.

Phrases

• “Increase the thickness of the layer”
• “The book’s thickness made it difficult to carry.”
• “A thick slice of bread”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The artist applied several coats of paint to achieve the desired thickness.”
• Adjective: “The soup had a rich, thick consistency.”
• “The tree trunk was so thick that it took both hands to encircle it.”

Synonyms

• Thickness
• Width
• Density
• Robustness
• Substance
• Heft
• Plumpness
• Profundity (in context)

Antonyms

• Thinness
• Delicacy
• Thinly
• Insubstantial
• Sparse
• Translucent

Usage

Noun Examples

• “The wall’s thickness provided extra insulation.”
• “The glass was so thin compared to its advertised thickness.”

Adjective Examples

• “She admired the thick fur on her cat’s coat.”
• “The book’s pages were surprisingly thick for its size.”