gelatinous

Definition of gelatinousnext

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Recent Examples of gelatinous Its skeleton consists of millions of mineral particles, suspended in a gelatinous matrix, that compact to protect itself from danger. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025 In the same way that eye lenses and corneas are composed of simplified tissues, many transparent ocean animals also fill much of their insides with gelatinous material or fluid. Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025 Understanding The Seed Debate Tomato seeds come wrapped in a gelatinous sac that can have a big affect on the texture and moisture level of your dish. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025 On August 17, the agency posted a photo on social media of someone holding what appears to be a large ball of gelatinous goo. Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gelatinous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelatinous
Adjective
  • Dye stripped from photos by lacquer moves in viscous flows that seep into other areas of the composition.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Curtis said Gulf Coast refineries are already equipped to handle the viscous Venezuelan oil since those refineries were built to process similar grades of oil from Canada and Mexico.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • When TikToker Courtney Cooke shared her baked sweet potato stuffed with gooey American cheese, the snack quickly went viral.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Sol de Janeiro’s other body mists share this very syrupy, super sweet quality, and Cheirosa 91 breaks away from that.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Airbrushing helps fade robin’s-egg blue tips into a deep, syrupy brown base.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Closing out the first decade of sound film, Son of Frankenstein has far more ropey dialogue than entrancing atmosphere or a memorable arc for the Monster.
    Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
  • With a rocker’s bleached-out shag, ropy arms vined with tattoos and jangly silver bracelets, and skintight jeans slashed by rips and rivets, Mr. Webb was a proudly resolute bearer of the punk-glam torch, even as the decades moved inexorably along.
    Penelope Green, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2020

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“Gelatinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelatinous. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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