jellylike

adjective

Definition of jellylikenext
as in gelatinous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jellylike
  1. gelatinous
  2. gummy
  3. gooey
  4. glutinous
Adjective
  • Bioluminescence is commonly spotted among fish, squid and gelatinous zooplankton, such as jellyfish, siphonophores, comb jellies, and other animals that are mostly made of water.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
  • For those unfamiliar, this gelatinous fungus is naturally rich in vitamins A (a.k.a. retinol), C, and D while being more intensely hydrating than hyaluronic acid.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of gelatinous
Adjective
  • Never mind the gift box only providing one bag of gummy bears forces that restraint.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The malleable pieces have a gummy feel that's satisfying and calming to play with.
    Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of gummy
Adjective
  • Get The Recipe 18 of 20 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Many of our grandmothers spent years perfecting their recipes for fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Now, you’re left with a heaping, gooey pile of guts and seeds.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of gooey
Adjective
  • Testers found that The Only Bean’s edamame pasta absorbed the sauces and flavors of their favorite dishes beautifully, and as a bonus, cooked faster than your standard glutinous options.
    Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Step 3: Prepare the dough by combining glutinous sweet rice flour with water, gradually adding water until a soft and pliable dough forms.
    Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Definition of glutinous
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