gelatinous

adjective

ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈla-tə-nəs 

-ˈlat-nəs

1

: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous

a gelatinous precipitate

2

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

gelatinously adverb

gelatinousness noun

Examples of gelatinous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The army turned the surface of the earth into a gelatinous and fluid medium. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Now that these lovable chaos agents are joined by all manner of fearsome, gelatinous people-eaters, parents might be wondering whether to have their youngest tykes sit this installment out. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Warmer ocean temperatures can also increase the presence of sea jellies and other gelatinous creatures, Jaros said. — Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026

Cedar apple rust has a dramatic appearance on junipers when the bright orange gelatinous masses with tentacles appear on the branches. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gelatinous

• platanus

Kids Definition

gelatinous

adjective

ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈlat-nəs 

-ᵊn-əs

1

: resembling gelatin or jelly

2

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

Medical Definition

gelatinous

adjective

ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈlat-nəs, -ᵊn-əs 

1

: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous

2

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin