Meaning
chewy, rubbery
- having an elastic, tough, or rubber-like texture
- sticky or viscous like gum
In a sentence
Se cuoci troppo i calamari, rischiano di diventare gommosi e sgradevoli.
If you overcook squid, it risks turning rubbery and unpleasant.
Ai bambini piace scegliere le caramelle gommose di vari colori.
Children like choosing colorful gummy candies.
Questo pane raffermo ha una consistenza gommosa davvero poco invitante.
This stale bread has a rubbery texture that is really uninviting.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gommoso | masculine · singular |
| gommosa | feminine · singular |
| gommosi | masculine · plural |
| gommose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pejorative when describing overcooked meat or pasta (rubbery), but neutral for gummy sweets.