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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Consistency

These adjectives describe the physical state or texture of substances and the level to which they hold together.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
concrete
[Adjective]

consisting of a hard building material that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones

Ex: The real estate agent showed us a house concrete countertops in the kitchen .
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dense
[Adjective]

thick and difficult to see through, often used to describe fog or smoke

Ex: As the train approached , dense fog obscured the tracks ahead .
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compact
[Adjective]

closely packed together or firmly united, as in a tight formation

Ex: compact seating in the theater made for an intimate viewing experience .
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solid
[Adjective]

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments to turn the liquid into a solid state.
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fluid
[Adjective]

having the ability to flow or move smoothly without interruption or obstruction

Ex: The cat 's movements fluid as it navigated through the narrow spaces .
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creamy
[Adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The cheesecake had a creamy filling with a buttery crust.
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gummy
[Adjective]

having a sticky quality, often resembling a gel-like texture

Ex: His fingers gummy from the spilled syrup on the table .
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mushy
[Adjective]

having a soft and pulpy texture, often lacking firmness

Ex: Overcooked broccoli can mushy and lose its vibrant color .
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slimy
[Adjective]

having a slippery, wet, and often unpleasant texture

Ex: The cooked okra had slimy texture , a common characteristic when it releases mucilage during cooking .
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runny
[Adjective]

having a thin and watery texture, often flowing freely on a surface

Ex: runny batter spread thinly in the pan as it cooked .
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muddy
[Adjective]

marked by a mixture of soil and water

Ex: The car got stuck in muddy driveway , requiring assistance to get out .
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watery
[Adjective]

having too much water and little taste

Ex: The smoothie watery and bland , lacking the creaminess and sweetness of properly blended fruit .
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gelatinous
[Adjective]

having a jelly-like consistency

Ex: The slime mold left behind gelatinous trail as it moved along the forest floor .
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granular
[Adjective]

having a texture or structure made up of small, distinct particles or grains

Ex: The cookie dough had granular consistency due to the sugar and flour .
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viscous
[Adjective]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

Ex: viscous substance oozed slowly from the container .
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soupy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a liquid or watery consistency

Ex: Her homemade chili had a hearty and soupy texture , perfect for dipping .
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spongy
[Adjective]

having a soft and compressible texture with pores

Ex: spongy moss covered the forest floor , springing back with each step .
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squishy
[Adjective]

having a soft and compressible texture

Ex: The marshmallow squishy between my fingers .
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elastic
[Adjective]

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

Ex: The dough had elastic consistency , making it easy to knead and shape .
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gooey
[Adjective]

having a soft and sticky consistency

Ex: The warm fudge brownies had a gooey texture, offering a rich and decadent treat.
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thick
[Adjective]

(of the air, fog, etc.) heavily packed with particles, moisture, or pollutants, making it difficult to see or breathe

Ex: The junglethick humidity clung to their skin , making every step a challenge .
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thin
[Adjective]

(of liquids or other similar substances) flowing freely due to not containing a lot of solid material

Ex: The thin broth was light and perfect for a summer evening meal.
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pulpy
[Adjective]

having a texture that is soft and mushy, often referring to food that has been overripe or crushed

Ex: The aloe vera gel had a pulpy texture, known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
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slushy
[Adjective]

having a partially melted, semi-liquid consistency, often associated with snow or ice

Ex: slushy consistency of the frozen cocktail added a fun and icy element to the drink .
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oozy
[Adjective]

having a thick, sticky consistency that seeps out gradually

Ex: The chocolate lava cake was oozy in the center, with a gooey chocolate filling.
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sludgy
[Adjective]

having a thick, muddy texture

Ex: The bottom of the sink was sludgy, clogged with food particles.
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