gelatinous

adjective

ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈla-tə-nəs 

-ˈlat-nəs

1

: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous

a gelatinous precipitate

2

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

gelatinously adverb

gelatinousness noun

Examples of gelatinous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies. —Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025

The mousse was far too gelatinous and gooey for a real mousse texture, and the raspberry lacked that true fruit flavor. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024

This included a halwa shop, which sells the sweet gelatinous Omani dessert in flavors including saffron, almond, rose, and chocolate. —Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024

Known as the devil’s fingers, this fungus starts life as a gelatinous, egg-like sac buried in the soil. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gelatinous

adjective

ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈlat-nəs 

-ᵊn-əs

1

: resembling gelatin or jelly

2

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin

Medical Definition

gelatinous

adjective

ge·​lat·​i·​nous jə-ˈlat-nəs, -ᵊn-əs 

1

: resembling gelatin or jelly : viscous

2

: of, relating to, or containing gelatin