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Gelatinous: meaning, definitions and examples

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gelatinous

 

[ dʒəˈlætɪnəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture, appearance

Gelatinous describes a substance that has a jelly-like consistency or texture. It is often used in reference to food or biological materials that are soft and translucent, resembling jelly or gelatin.

Synonyms

jelly-like, slimy, viscid

Examples of usage

  • The dessert had a gelatinous texture that was unlike anything I've tasted before.
  • The jellyfish floated gracefully, its gelatinous body pulsating in the water.
  • Some types of seaweed can appear gelatinous when prepared.
  • The sauce was too gelatinous and needed to be thinned out.

Translations

Translations of the word "gelatinous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gelatinoso

🇮🇳 जेली जैसा

🇩🇪 gelartig

🇮🇩 gelatinosa

🇺🇦 гелеподібний

🇵🇱 galaretowaty

🇯🇵 ゼラチン状の

🇫🇷 gélatineux

🇪🇸 gelatinoso

🇹🇷 jelatinimsi

🇰🇷 젤라틴 같은

🇸🇦 هلامي

🇨🇿 želatinový

🇸🇰 želatínový

🇨🇳 胶状的

🇸🇮 želatinast

🇮🇸 gelatínus

🇰🇿 гелатинді

🇬🇪 ჟელატინური

🇦🇿 jelatinli

🇲🇽 gelatinoso

Etymology

The term 'gelatinous' derives from the word 'gelatin,' which itself comes from the Latin 'gelatus,' meaning 'frozen' or 'frozen solid.' This Latin word is a derivative of 'gelare,' meaning 'to freeze' or 'to congeal.' 'Gelatin' was originally used in reference to a substance derived from collagen, often used in cooking and food preparation. As the culinary uses of gelatin expanded, so did the adjective 'gelatinous,' to describe anything that shared its similar jelly-like qualities, whether in cooking, biology, or other fields. The word has been in use since the early 19th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,270, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.