semiliquid

[ sem-ee-lik-wid, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. semifluid.

Other Words From

• semi·li·quidi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiliquid¹

First recorded in 1675–85; semi- + liquid

Example Sentences

Francis has graduated from a liquid to a semiliquid diet and had no fever, according to his medical staff.

From Washington Times

Some weather terms, like New England’s “mud season,” when melting snow turns roads and trails to a semiliquid state, are self-explanatory.

From Scientific American

Clay, mixed with enough water to be semiliquid: the potters called it “slip.”

From Literature

The cupboard was too warm, the butter is semiliquid.

From Literature

Those who, like me, enjoy semiliquid yolks in their ramen will not want the egg, which is solid all the way through.

From New York Times

Related Words

• muddy
• spongy
• squishy