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

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

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

But his script, co-written with regular collaborator Jack Coulter, is less impressive, welding together story scraps from other, better films to rather turbid, uninvolving effect.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Since then, shifting groundwater and agricultural activity nearby have made the water increasingly turbid.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of turbid

Adjective

When new, concrete possesses a thin, temporarily protective layer that, if not maintained, will wear away, exposing the interior, which gradually crumbles.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Officials issued the alert Monday after a man shared with police an image appearing to show the dangerous reptile slithering from the thin branch of a tree onto the roof of a backyard shed.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

This has also been seen from orbit many times in photos from the International Space Station and, in fact, was seen by the Cassini spacecraft at Saturn when sunlight reflected off lakes of liquid methane on its huge moon Titan.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
New futures contracts often struggle to generate meaningful trading activity, and those that do succeed can take years to build a liquid market with abundant buyers and sellers.

— Bruce Blythe, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 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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