Jellied

/ˈdʒelid/
adjective

Something, typically food, that is kept in a semi-liquid, jelly-like state.

She served a dish of jellied cranberries for Thanksgiving.
Visual representation of "jellied" - Something, typically food, that is kept in a semi-liquid, jelly-like state.

Often appears as...

  • jellied eels
  • jellied cranberries
verb

When something, often a liquid, becomes semi-solid, like a jelly.

When cooled, the broth jellied into a flavorful gelatin.
Visual representation of "jellied" - When something, often a liquid, becomes semi-solid, like a jelly.

Often appears as...

  • jellied quickly
  • jellied overnight
adjective

Something, typically food, that is kept in a semi-liquid, jelly-like state.

She served a dish of jellied cranberries for Thanksgiving.
Visual representation of "jellied" - Something, typically food, that is kept in a semi-liquid, jelly-like state.

Often appears as...

  • jellied eels
  • jellied cranberries
verb

When something, often a liquid, becomes semi-solid, like a jelly.

When cooled, the broth jellied into a flavorful gelatin.
Visual representation of "jellied" - When something, often a liquid, becomes semi-solid, like a jelly.

Often appears as...

  • jellied quickly
  • jellied overnight
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Typical Foods

Often used with traditional or festive dishes that are served cold and retain a gelatinous shape.

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Many families enjoy jellied cranberry sauce during holiday meals.
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Texture Focus

Emphasizes the unique wobbly, jelly-like texture of certain food items.

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The jellied dessert wobbled as she carried it to the table.
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Not Just Sweet

It's not limited to sweet foods and desserts; savory dishes can be jellied too.

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At the deli, they sell jellied meats which are perfect for picnics.
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Video examples

Top 5 Slithering Snake...

cat-eyed snakes are partial to frog's eggs but they can really stomach the whole jellied mass down in the pond there are lots of hungry mouths that

Video examples

Top 5 Slithering Snake...

cat-eyed snakes are partial to frog's eggs but they can really stomach the whole jellied mass down in the pond there are lots of hungry mouths that

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Quote examples

Andre Leon Talley

American Editor

When I do entertain, in the summer, which is rare, I receive my guests on the front porch, set up wicker trays found at Pottery Barn, and serve iced beverages. Anytime I do welcome friends, it's always a tray of canapes or Planters peanuts, jellied candy from Paris, and a good bottle of Sancerre.
Portrait of Andre Leon Talley

Quote examples

Andre Leon Talley

American Editor

When I do entertain, in the summer, which is rare, I receive my guests on the front porch, set up wicker trays found at Pottery Barn, and serve iced beverages. Anytime I do welcome friends, it's always a tray of canapes or Planters peanuts, jellied candy from Paris, and a good bottle of Sancerre.
Portrait of Andre Leon Talley
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