Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

glutinous

adjective

/ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

Definition

Having the nature of glue; sticky.

Examples

Rice can be glutinous when it is cooked properly, creating a sticky texture that makes it easy to eat with chopsticks.
The glutinous mixture on the cake made it difficult to cut into neat slices.

Meaning

Glutinous refers to something that is sticky or thick in texture, often used in the context of food, where it describes a consistency that adheres closely or is viscous.