jellylike

adjective

Definition of jellylikenext
as in gelatinous

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  1. gelatinous
  2. gummy
  3. gooey
  4. glutinous
Adjective
  • Pill Terminator test The Pill Terminator is a one-time use bottle filled with a powder that turns into a gelatinous substance once medications and water are added.
    — Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Sunfish have a gelatinous layer under their skin that could be a source of water and nutrients for the orcas, Higuera says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of gelatinous
Adjective
  • That turnover means teriyaki that’s always fresh, swiped with sauce that’s more soy than sugar and thick without verging on gummy.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Pick from gummy bears, brownie chunks, M&M’s, marshmallows, and more.
    — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gummy
Adjective
  • The gooey cheese pulls create kind of a mess with your hands, but cutting with a fork and knife feels too formal for pizza.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • With this Southern favorite, nailing the gooey texture is essential.
    — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of gooey
Adjective
  • Then the Master's glutinous remains escape, causing the TARDIS to crash in 1999 San Francisco, where the Seventh Doctor is quickly gunned down by a criminal gang.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 May 2026
  • Traditionally, Mardi Gras was the day people would binge on fatty, glutinous foods in preparation for fasting during Lent.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Definition of glutinous
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