Thickened Definition

thickened
adjective
  1. made or having become thick; "thickened bronchial arteries"
  2. having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear; "calloused skin"; "with a workman's callous hands"
  3. made thick in consistency; "flour-thickened gravy"; "dust- thickened saliva"

"Thickened" in song lyrics

See how thickened is used in real songs:

  • "My knot has thickened"
    U.N.L.V. — 211-187

Usage tips for "thickened"

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