Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gelatinous
adjective
/dʒəˈlætənəs/
Definition
Having a jelly-like consistency; soft and slippery.
Examples
- The dessert had a gelatinous quality that made it quite appealing.
- The scientist observed the gelatinous material under the microscope.
- After the rain, the mud became gelatinous and difficult to walk on.
Meaning
The term ‘gelatinous’ refers to a substance that has a gelatin-like texture, often thick and gooey, similar to jelly or gelatin.
Synonyms
- Gooey
- Viscous
- Slime-like
- Syrupy
- Thick
