Definition

In a way that is dense or heavy, often referring to the amount of something present in a space.

Example

The fog settled thickly over the valley, making it hard to see.

Conversation

Did you notice how the fog rolled in thickly this morning?

Yeah, I could barely see the road while driving!

It felt almost eerie with how thickly it covered everything.

Definitely! It made the whole neighborhood look so mysterious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thickly → It is formed from "thick" (from Old English "þicce", meaning having a large distance between opposite sides) and "-ly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word "thickly" means in a manner that is thick or densely packed.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'thick' — it has a large distance between its sides — and the '-ly' shows how it is done, so 'thickly' means done in a thick manner.

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