CLABBERED Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

clabbered

adjective

Definition of clabbered

as in clotted

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

smooth

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of clabbered Pancakes made with clabbered milk produced a thin, loose batter that spread more like crepes. — Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clabbered

Adjective

Having introduced the concept of afternoon tea to Madrid in a previous incarnation, the Ritz once again offers scones with clotted cream in the leafy Palm Court.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Daytime items include lofty scones with a side of clotted cream and seasonal jam, flaky sausage rolls hefty with Beads & Barnett pork, and egg soldiers served with streaky bacon.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of clotted

Adjective

My heart eyes for the beets and the overall experience at Rose's almost blinded me from noticing the dressing was hardly a caramel, but rather a congealed marinade with a grainy mouthfeel.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 31 Oct. 2025
In particular, the bacon bits were chilled and all stuck together in one big, congealed lump along the inside of the bowl.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025

Definition of congealed

Adjective

Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth; let cool slightly until thickened but pourable, 5 to 10 minutes.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
In a small blender combine heavy cream and lemon curd; pulse just until thickened but still pourable (2 to 3 pulses).

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Definition of thickened

Adjective

Before Grease, there was Greece John Travolta’s gelled hair in the 1978 musical film Grease was no match for the groomed hair of ancient Greek men.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Sten might be the star, but Neagley has more of an ensemble cast, and that cast hasn’t quite gelled yet.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of gelled

Browse Nearby Words

civvies

clabbered

clack

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Clabbered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clabbered. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of clabbered

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

galore

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes