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Definition of gelatinous

gelatinous

/dʒəˈlæt.ɪ.nəs/
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Adverb:gelatinously
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1

Having a jelly-like texture or consistency; thick, semi-solid, and viscous.

Example

"Once cooled in the refrigerator, the rich bone broth thickened into a firm, gelatinous mass."

2

Consisting of, containing, or relating to gelatin.

Example

"Many aquatic amphibians lay their eggs enclosed within a protective, gelatinous capsule."

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• Rhymes for gelatinous

• Nearby Words

geissorhiza
gel
gelatin
gelatinous
gelatinously
gelatinousness
gelato

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French gélatineux or Medieval Latin gelatinosus, derived from gelatina ('edible jelly'), which ultimately traces back to the Latin verb gelare ('to freeze' or 'to congeal').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gelatinous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gelatinous
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