Syrupy/ˈsɪrəpi/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery Imagine a viscous, slow-flowing liquid to grasp 'syrupy' when it relates to texture or consistency. The syrupy glaze coated the cake evenly. Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Sweet 'Syrupy' can describe something overly sweet, but also focus on the thickness and stickiness. The syrupy sauce was too thick to pour.