What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sludgy
Example
The oil in the engine was sludgy and needed to be changed. [sludgy: adjective]
Example
The river was sludgy after the heavy rain. [sludgy: adjective]
thick
Example
The soup was too thick, so I added more water. [thick: adjective]
Example
The paint was thick and difficult to apply. [thick: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thick is more commonly used than sludgy in everyday language. Thick is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while sludgy is less common and typically used to describe liquids or substances.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sludgy and thick?
Both sludgy and thick are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
