jellylike

adjective

Definition of jellylikenext
as in gelatinous

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  1. gelatinous
  2. gummy
  3. gooey
  4. glutinous
Adjective
  • Sunfish have a gelatinous layer under their skin that could be a source of water and nutrients for the orcas, Higuera says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • The gelatinous layer that covers sunfish is called a capsule, and their skin hosts all kinds of distinct microorganisms.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of gelatinous
Adjective
  • For spot control, soapy water sprays work better than a dusting of cornstarch and don’t leave a gummy film.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This isn’t like, say, opening a cabinet or swiping a bag of gummy bears from a table.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of gummy
Adjective
  • From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of gooey
Adjective
  • Then the Master's glutinous remains escape, causing the TARDIS to crash in 1999 San Francisco, where the Seventh Doctor is quickly gunned down by a criminal gang.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 14 May 2026
  • Traditionally, Mardi Gras was the day people would binge on fatty, glutinous foods in preparation for fasting during Lent.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Definition of glutinous
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