congealed (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒiːld/

Definition

Having changed from a liquid or soft state to a solid or semi-solid state, especially by cooling.

Examples

• The soup had congealed into a thick, unappetizing mass by the time it got cold.

• Blood congealed on the wound, forming a protective scab.

• She scraped the congealed fat from the top of the stew before reheating it.

Synonyms of congealed

Words with a similar meaning to congealed:

• thickened
• solidified
• clotted
• coagulated

Antonyms of congealed

Words with the opposite meaning to congealed:

• melted
• liquefied

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