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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

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compact
[Adjective]

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

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solid
[Adjective]

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

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fluid
[Adjective]

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

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creamy
[Adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

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gummy
[Adjective]

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

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mushy
[Adjective]

having a soft and pulpy texture, often lacking firmness

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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

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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

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granular
[Adjective]

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

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viscous
[Adjective]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

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soupy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a liquid or watery consistency

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spongy
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having a soft and compressible texture with pores

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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

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gooey
[Adjective]

having a soft and sticky consistency

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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: 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

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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 glue oozy and sticky , adhering to everything it touched .
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sludgy
[Adjective]

having a thick, muddy texture

Ex: The bottom of the sink sludgy, clogged with food particles .
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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
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