glutinous

adjective
UK: /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/
US: /ˈɡluːtnəs/

  1. Having a sticky, glue-like texture.

    1. The rice was glutinous and hard to swallow.
    2. The glutinous batter stuck firmly to the spoon, making it difficult to work with.

  2. Describes a food that is sticky and slightly elastic, like cooked rice or some sauces.

    1. This dessert is made with glutinous rice flour.
    2. The chef used a glutinous sauce to coat the vegetables, enhancing their flavor and texture.

Synonyms

sticky viscous adhesive gummy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glutinous" in English means: Having a sticky, glue-like texture., Describes a food that is sticky and slightly elastic, like cooked rice or some sauces..

The phonetic transcription of "glutinous" is /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ in British English and /ˈɡluːtnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glutinous": sticky, viscous, adhesive, gummy.

Example usage of "glutinous": "The rice was glutinous and hard to swallow.". More examples on the page.