SEMIFLUID Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

semifluid

adjective

Definition of semifluid

as in thickened

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Adjective

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
But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of thickened

Adjective

Traditional Neapolitan pizzas are made with a semiliquid passata of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with a very high moisture content.

— New York Times, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
Preliminary results indicate that space travelers will drink from plastic squeeze bottles and that space cooks will specialize in semiliquid preparations resembling baby food.

— Scientific American, Scientific American, 1 July 2020

Definition of semiliquid

Adjective

Since then, shifting groundwater and agricultural activity nearby have made the water increasingly turbid.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?

— Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025

Definition of turbid

Adjective

Small gadgets and appliances are on sale, too, including a now-$6 milk frother that makes creamy foam for lattes and a powerful but compact smoothie blender.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Her preference is for pinky-brown tones with a creamy matte finish, but the key to making the look feel current is keeping the definition soft.

— Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of creamy

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

Adjective

Their road trip veers profanely off course with Sheridan exhibiting a cruel streak that’s viscous, sociopathic and even repellent.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
For starters, the new version has a thinner texture with a much more fluid consistency than its viscous predecessor.

— Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of viscous

Adjective

Excessive or undiluted consumption of ACV, for example, can irritate your gastrointestinal tract, erode tooth enamel, and potentially interact with certain medications, said Walker.

— Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026
Set Out Bowls Of Vinegar Wiping surfaces with vinegar helps get rid of scents that attract mice, but leaving out a bowl of undiluted vinegar can act as a strong deterrent for longer periods of time.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of undiluted

Adjective

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
The gelatinous layer that covers sunfish is called a capsule, and their skin hosts all kinds of distinct microorganisms.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Definition of gelatinous

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