fudgy

Like thick brownies

Fudgy describes a dense, moist, intensely chocolatey texture—the quality that distinguishes a rich brownie from a cakey one.

The center stays soft and slightly gooey rather than crumbly: These brownies are perfectly fudgy.

The word derives from fudge, the soft chocolate confection, and appears almost exclusively in dessert contexts.

texture

gooey

Soft and sticky

soft · sticky · tender · rich · thick · squidgy · oozy · underbaked · molten · glistening

indulgent

decadent

Self-indulgent, often corruptly

sinful · heavenly · sumptuous · luxurious · irresistible · tempting · satisfying · comforting · indulgent · treat

chocolate

brownie

Dense chocolate baked square

  • cocoaGround cacao seed powder
  • ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
  • trufflePrized subterranean edible

bittersweet · cacao · semisweet · flourless · chocolatey

dessert

brownie

Dense chocolate baked square

  • torteDense nutty layered confection
  • puddingCreamy thickened sweet dish
  • mousseAiry whipped preparation

souffle · custard · blondie · cookie · cake · fondant · tart · slice · square · bar

Categories
Opposites
baked goods texture

fudgycakey

Thickly layered, dry-looking

fluffy · airy · spongy · light · crumbly

moisture content

fudgydry

Free from moisture

crumbly · crispy · crunchy · brittle · flaky

clarity/precision

fudgyprecise

Exactly correct, no error

clear · exact · sharp · definite · unambiguous

Phrases
Family

fudge, fudging, fudges, fudged, fudgier, fudgiest

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G