Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Thickening.
Thickening - as a noun
Any material used to thicken
Example: "Starch is used in cooking as a thickening"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thickener18Thickening - as an adjective satellite
Accumulating and becoming more intense
Example: "The deepening gloom"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deepening13Becoming more intricate or complex
Example: "A thickening plot"
Thickening - as a verb
To make thicker (in the sense of wider).
To make thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
Example: "To thicken a sauce"
To become thicker (in the sense of wider).
To become thicker (in the sense of more viscous).
To strengthen; to confirm.
To make more frequent.
Example: "To thicken blows"
Example Sentences
"The thickening of the stew was achieved by adding cornstarch."
"The thickening of the sauce gave it a rich and creamy consistency."
"The thickening in the paint caused it to become difficult to apply smoothly."
"The thickening of the fog made it hard to see the road ahead."
"The doctor noticed a thickening of the skin around the wound."
Word Game Points
Is THICKENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thickening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THICKENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is THICKENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thickening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHICKENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is THICKENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thickening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHICKENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
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