Thickly

/ˈθɪkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
With a large or heavy quantity.
The painter applied the paint thickly to create texture.
In a manner that is not clear or is difficult to understand.
He was thickly wrapped in blankets and appeared almost unrecognizable.
In a thick manner; densely.
The forest grew thickly with trees and underbrush.
In a way that suggests or demonstrates a high degree of a quality or characteristic.
She spoke thickly, her accent heavy and rich.

Etymology

From Middle English thickli, equivalent to thick + -ly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thickly populated
Having a large number of people or things in a small area.
thickly layered
Having multiple layers piled on top of each other in a dense manner.

Related Words

thick
Having a relatively large distance between opposite sides; not thin.
thickness
The property of being thick; the distance between two opposite sides.

Slang Meanings

To apply something in abundant amounts.
He thickly applied the paint to get a rich color.