SEMILIQUID Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

semiliquid

adjective

Definition of semiliquid

as in semifluid

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as in semisolid

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Recent Examples of semiliquid 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, 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, 1 July 2020 These pieces, divided between older continental crust and younger oceanic crust, ride atop the gooey asthenosphere, a semiliquid layer of magma and partly melted rock. — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiliquid

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

Council members were fed up with being a regional processing point for sludge, the semisolid mixture of human waste, other organic material and chemicals that gets filtered out of wastewater.

— Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
While the spoon is designed for solid and semisolid foods that act as a bridge between the spoon and the tongue, the cup works with liquids such as soups and beverages.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025

Definition of semisolid

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

Deposition systems add extremely thin layers of material onto a silicon wafer.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
That’s the thin line between moving on to play for an NFC championship and trudging into the heaviest first stage of the offseason.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of thin

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

The researchers emphasized its relevance for aerospace systems utilizing liquid oxygen, where efficient proton transport can significantly influence overall fuel-cell performance.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Those regulations for liquids in carry-ons stem from 2006, when British officials foiled a plot to bring liquid explosives on flights.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquid

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

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

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