GELATINOUS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

gelatinous

adjective

Definition of gelatinous

as in viscous

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Recent Examples of gelatinous 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 And she is aided by a talking gelatinous cube named Frank, voiced by Jack Quaid, fresh off his turn as Hughie in The Boys. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gelatinous

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Adjective

Back at the Apollyon, Nas vomits the same black, viscous substance again.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
The viscous formula is powered by four plant ferments (soybean, barley, pomegranate, and Korean pear, to name a few) and works wonders to rejuvenate skin in a single use.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of viscous

Adjective

The pudding is what gives the cake its decadently moist and gooey texture.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
The s’mores cookie warms up deliciously, the chocolate and marshmallow getting perfectly gooey, with the graham cracker in the center adding texture to the bite, while the strawberry Nutella cookie has a wonderfully decadent and rich Nutella center.

— Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of gooey

Adjective

Watch for thick ropey drool, bright red gums and tongue, weakness or wobbling, a rapid heart rate and vomiting or diarrhea.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Closing out the first decade of sound film, Son of Frankenstein has far more ropey dialogue than entrancing atmosphere or a memorable arc for the Monster.

— Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025

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