Food Texture Adjectives

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing something that is soft and thick, like dough

  • The doughy consistency of the bread indicated that it was not fully baked.
  • The cookies turned out doughy in the middle because I didn't leave them in the oven long enough.
  • I love the doughy texture of these donuts, they're so soft and delicious.
  • His face looked doughy and pale after staying up all night studying.

adjective describing something with a soft, moist, and slightly thick consistency, like pulp

  • The pulpy texture of the fruit made it perfect for making juice.
  • I love pulpy orange juice, it's so refreshing.
  • I can't stand pulpy drinks, they make me gag.
  • Her writing style is pulpy, filled with vivid descriptions and colorful characters.

adjective having a texture resembling that of a string, thin and fibrous

  • The stringy texture of the meat indicated that it was overcooked.
  • I don't like the stringy texture of this dish.
  • This chicken is so stringy, I can't even chew it properly.
  • Her excuses were so stringy, it was hard to believe anything she said.

adjective describing the thickness of something as being similar to mince meat

preposition connecting the adjective 'thick' with the noun 'mince' to show comparison

  • The mixture was as thick as mince, making it difficult to pour into the mold.
  • I tried to spread the frosting, but it was as thick as mince!
  • I couldn't believe how thick that shake was, it was as thick as mince!
  • The tension in the room was as thick as mince, you could cut it with a knife.