Difference between Ropy and Thick

What is the difference between Ropy and Thick?

Ropy as an adjective is resembling a rope. while Thick as an adjective is relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.

Ropy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Resembling a rope. Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures. Of poor quality; in poor health. Slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.

Thick

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a thick manner.Thickly.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The thickest, or most active or intense part of something.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Relatively great in extent from one surface to the opposite in its smallest solid dimension.Measuring a certain number of units in this dimension.Heavy in build; thickset.Densely crowded or packed.Having a viscous consistency.Abounding in number.Impenetrable to sight.Difficult to understand, or poorly articulated.Stupid.Friendly or intimate.Deep. intense, or profound.

Example sentence: Baloney is flattery laid on so thick it cannot be true, and blarney is flattery so thin we love it.

We hope you now know whether to use Ropy or Thick in your sentence.

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