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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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 engineer inspected the concrete bridge to ensure its safety and integrity .

dense [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt uneasy driving through the dense smoke from the nearby fire .

compact [adjective]

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

Ex: The compact rows of crops ensured efficient use of the farmland .

solid [adjective]

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

Ex: The statue was carved from solid marble , giving it a timeless quality .

fluid [adjective]

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

Ex: The artist 's brushstrokes were fluid , creating a seamless blend of colors .

creamy [adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The lotion left her skin feeling soft and creamy .

gummy [adjective]

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

Ex: The new glue was too gummy , making it difficult to spread evenly .

mushy [adjective]

having a soft and pulpy texture, often lacking firmness

Ex: The leftover pasta became mushy after being stored in the fridge for too long .

slimy [adjective]

having a slippery, wet, and often unpleasant texture

Ex: The overripe fruit had a slimy interior , making it unappealing to eat .

runny [adjective]

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

Ex: The runny eggs oozed over the plate when cut into .

muddy [adjective]

marked by a mixture of soil and water

Ex: The farmer could n't plow the muddy fields until they dried out .

watery [adjective]

having too much water and little taste

Ex: She added too much liquid to the batter , resulting in a watery consistency for the pancake mix .

gelatinous [adjective]

having a jelly-like consistency

Ex: The pudding had a gelatinous texture , wobbling on the plate .

granular [adjective]

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

Ex: The soil in the garden was granular , providing good drainage for the plants .

viscous [adjective]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

Ex: Mechanics recommend using less viscous oils in colder temperatures to maintain engine performance .

soupy [adjective]

(of food) having a liquid or watery consistency

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spongy [adjective]

having a soft and compressible texture with pores

Ex: The sponge cake had a spongy texture , springing back lightly when touched .

squishy [adjective]

having a soft and compressible texture

Ex: The cake turned out deliciously squishy , melting in their mouths .

elastic [adjective]

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

Ex: The balloon had an elastic texture , expanding easily when inflated and bouncing back when released .

gooey [adjective]

having a soft and sticky consistency

Ex:

thick [adjective]

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

Ex: The fog was so thick that visibility was reduced to just a few meters .

thin [adjective]

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

Ex: The sauce was thin and runny , pooling at the bottom of the plate .

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: As the ice cream melted in the sun , it turned into a slushy mess .

oozy [adjective]

having a thick, sticky consistency that seeps out gradually

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sludgy [adjective]

having a thick, muddy texture

Ex: The riverbank was sludgy , making it difficult to traverse .

Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences
Adjectives of Taste	Adjectives of Smell	Adjectives of Sight	Adjectives of Color
Adjectives of Lightness	Adjectives of Darkness	Adjectives of Pattern	Adjectives of Smooth Texture
Adjectives of Rough Texture	Adjectives of Consistency	Adjectives of Temperature	Adjectives of Weather
Adjectives of Sound	Adjectives of Music	Adjectives of Food	Adjectives of Food Preparation