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jelled Meaning & Definition

ˈjel

What Does Jelled Mean?

As a verb, jelled means to take shape and achieve distinctness. It can also mean to come to the consistency of jelly.

Jelled at a Glance

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈjel/
Syllables1
Synonymssolid, congealed and jellied
Antonymsbroke down, decayed and decomposed

Jelled Definition (Verb)

  1. to take shape and achieve distinctness : become cohesive
  2. to come to the consistency of jelly : congeal, set
  3. to cause to jell

Synonyms of Jelled

Jelled synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Jelled

Jelled in a Sentence

our ideas for the marketing campaign are just beginning to jell

the sauce will jell once it cools down

Word Forms & Grammar

jelled

jell·ing

jells

jell

jelling

Words That Rhyme With Jelled

Origin of Jelled

back-formation from jelly

First Known Use

1869i

Pronouncing Jelled

You say jelled as /ˈjel/. It has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Jelled

What part of speech is jelled?

Jelled is a verb.

What is another word for jelled?

Words with a similar meaning to jelled include solid, congealed and jellied. See the full list of jelled synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of jelled?

Words opposite in meaning to jelled are broke down, decayed, decomposed and disintegrated.

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