Glutinous

Pronunciation: /ɡluːtɪnəs/

Definitions of glutinous

adjective sticky or gluey in texture; having a glue-like quality

Example Sentences

A1 The glutinous rice was sticky and delicious.

A2 She made a glutinous dessert using rice flour and sugar.

B1 The glutinous texture of the pudding was unusual but tasty.

B2 The glutinous substance in the recipe helped bind the ingredients together.

C1 The chef's expertise was evident in the perfectly glutinous consistency of the dish.

C2 The glutinous nature of the dough required precise handling to achieve the desired result.

Examples of glutinous in a Sentence

formal The glutinous rice cake is a traditional dish in many Asian cultures.

informal I love the glutinous texture of mochi ice cream.

slang These glutinous noodles are so sticky!

figurative His words had a glutinous effect on her emotions, causing her to feel trapped.

Grammatical Forms of glutinous

• past tense: glutinated
• plural: glutinous
• comparative: more glutinous
• superlative: most glutinous
• present tense: is glutinous
• future tense: will be glutinous
• perfect tense: has been glutinous
• continuous tense: is being glutinous
• singular: glutinous
• positive degree: glutinous
• infinitive: to be glutinous
• gerund: glutinating
• participle: glutinating

Origin and Evolution of glutinous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'glutinous' originated from the Latin word 'glutinosus' which means gluey or sticky.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'glutinous' has retained its meaning of being sticky or adhesive, but has also been used to describe foods with a sticky or gelatinous consistency.