Word: Jellied
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: The word "jellied" refers to something that has been turned into a jelly-like substance. This usually happens when a liquid is cooled and thickened until it has a solid, gel-like consistency.
Usage Instructions: You can use "jellied" to describe foods, especially those that have a jelly texture. It can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that has become solid or less fluid, although this is less common.
Example: - "For dessert, we had jellied fruit salad, where the pieces of fruit were suspended in a sweet, gel-like mixture."
Advanced Usage: In cooking, "jellied" often refers to specific types of dishes, like jellied salads or meats that have been set in gelatin. In a more abstract sense, you might describe something as "jellied" to convey that it has become less dynamic or more rigid.
Word Variants: - Jelly (noun): A sweet, gelatinous spread made from fruit and sugar. - Gelatin (noun): A substance used to make jellies and other foods; it's usually made from animal collagen. - Jell (verb): The action of becoming jelly-like or solidifying.
Different Meanings: - In addition to food, "jellied" can refer to something being set or fixed in place, such as "the plans have jellied," meaning they have become firm and unchangeable.
Synonyms: - Congealed - Gelatinous - Solidified - Thickened
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "jellied," you might encounter phrases like: - "Everything is jelling," which means that all parts of a plan are coming together successfully.