Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

gelatinous

[juh-lat-n-uhs] / dʒəˈlæt n əs /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Sunfish have a gelatinous outer layer known as capsule, and both this layer and the skin contain a distinct microbiome.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026

A milk-based dessert similar in appearance to a blancmange, the pudding uses carrageen moss – a type of seaweed found in coastal areas – to give it a gelatinous texture.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

Some ingredients commonly found in Chinese fine dining include qi-boosting gelatinous fish maw, collagen-rich bird’s nest and nutrient-dense sea cucumber.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025

His first big win was a tapioca substitute nicknamed “Mitchell’s mud”—a gelatinous, starchy blend designed to keep soldiers full in the field.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2025

Perversely I long for the desserts of my childhood, the desserts of war, simple and inexpensive and bland: tapioca pudding, with its gelatinous fish eyes, Jell-O caramel pudding, Junket.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




Vocabulary lists containing gelatinous


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com