jelly Synonyms
Another word for jelly
• noun (Context 1)
A sweet, clear, semisolid spread or preserve made from fruit juice and sugar boiled to a thick consistency.
"She spread a generous layer of grape jam on her toast for breakfast."
• noun (Context 2)
A sweet, fruit-flavored dessert made of a liquid set with gelatin.
"The children enjoyed bowls of vanilla ice cream and strawberry jello at the birthday party."
• noun (Context 3)
A substance having a soft, semisolid, or gelatinous consistency.
"The mechanic applied a thick layer of petroleum gel to the engine components."
• verb (Context 4)
To set or cause to set into a soft, semisolid mass.
"The fruit mixture will jell as it cools in the refrigerator overnight."
• verb (Context 5)
To prepare and preserve food in the form of a gelatinous substance.
"The chef decided to jell the beef stock to create a traditional cold consommé."
Opposites of jelly
The opposite of jelly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: