Definition

Relating to or having the qualities of glue; sticky or viscous.

Example

The glutinous substance made it difficult to clean the surface.

Conversation

Have you tried that new dessert place in town?

Not yet, but I heard their cakes are really glutenous.

I love desserts that are rich and glutenous like that!

Same here! We should go together and try it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glutenous → It is formed from "gluten" (from Latin *gluten*, meaning glue or sticky substance) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "glutenous" means full of gluten or having a sticky, glue-like quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gluten' as a sticky substance, and remember that 'glutenous' describes something that is full of that sticky quality.

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