thickened

[ˈθɪkənd]

thickened Definition

made or become thick or thicker in consistency.

Using thickened: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thickened" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sauce has thickened nicely.

  • Example

    The soup needs to be thickened with cornstarch.

  • Example

    The blood had thickened and was difficult to draw.

thickened Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for thickened

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Summary: thickened in Brief

'Thickened' [ˈθɪkənd] is an adjective that describes something that has become thicker in consistency. It can refer to food, liquids, or even blood, as in 'The blood had thickened and was difficult to draw.' This term is often used in cooking, such as 'The sauce has thickened nicely,' and can be achieved by adding a thickening agent like cornstarch.