jelled
/dʒɛld/
VERB
1. Became firm or gelatinous
Past tense and past participle of jell; changed from a liquid or soft mixture into a thick, semisolid, or jelly-like substance, usually through cooling or coagulation.
1.1. Solidified or became gelatinous
Describes a liquid or mixture that became thick, firm, or jelly-like through cooling, setting, or a coagulation process.
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Examples
- The fruit mixture jelled perfectly after several hours in the refrigerator.
- The sauce jelled as it cooled on the kitchen counter.
Related Words
- gelatinized
- hardened
- stiffened
- clotted
- gelatin
- jelly
1.2. Came together into a cohesive whole
Describes people, ideas, plans, or separate elements that gradually became unified, harmonious, or organized into an effective whole.
Synonyms
- coalesced
- cohered
- united
- combined
- converged
- integrated
- solidified
Antonyms
- fragmented
- disintegrated
- disbanded
- separated
- fell apart
Examples
- The players jelled into a strong team after months of training.
- Their ideas finally jelled into a workable business strategy.
Related Words
- collaborated
- coordinated
- connected
- harmonized
- cooperated
- bonded
1.3. Became clear or fully developed
Describes an idea, decision, plan, or understanding that gradually became definite, coherent, or clearly formed.
Synonyms
- crystallized
- materialized
- developed
- formed
- solidified
- took shape
Antonyms
- dissipated
- dissolved
- disintegrated
- remained unclear
Examples
- The details of the proposal jelled after several rounds of discussion.
- Her decision had finally jelled by the end of the meeting.
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ADJECTIVE
2. Solidified or congealed into a firm substance
Having changed into a firm, thick, or jelly-like state, typically as a result of cooling or coagulation.
2.1. Firm or congealed in consistency
Describes a substance that has become thick, solid, or gelatinous rather than remaining liquid.
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Antonyms
- liquid
- fluid
- melted
- liquefied
- gaseous
Examples
- The jelled broth became firm after being refrigerated overnight.
- They served the dish with a layer of jelled fruit juice.
Related Words
- gelatinous
- viscous
- clotted
- curdled
- semisolid
- stiff