smearable
Applies by rubbing
Smearable describes something that can be spread across a surface with pressure, like butter, cream cheese, or ointment.
The term applies to substances soft enough to be pushed into a thin layer but thick enough to hold their shape until manipulated.
Is this cheese smearable or do I need to slice it?
Marketing sometimes uses smearable to distinguish spreadable products from pourable or sliceable alternatives.
Smooth and rich
- butteryRich like a spread
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
soft · oily · pasty · slick · viscous · glossy · unctuous · malleable
Unclear dirty mark
- streakUnbroken series
- stainLasting surface discoloration
- splatterScatter in drops
- splotchIrregular colored mark
goo · gunk · residue · slop · sludge · grime · blotch · daub
Solid fat from cream
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
- jamCooked fruit spread
- hummusMashed chickpea spread
- peanut butterPaste from ground gourds
mayonnaise · marmalade · guacamole · pesto · tahini · aioli · tapenade · pate
paste
Thick sticky substance
gummy · resin · caulk · sealant · putty · epoxy · cement · mucilage · grout
creamy
Smooth and rich
velvety · soft · oily · pasty · slick · viscous · glossy · unctuous · malleable · pliable
smudge
Unclear dirty mark
splotch · goo · gunk · residue · slop · sludge · grime · blotch · daub · blob
butter
Solid fat from cream
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
- jamCooked fruit spread
- hummusMashed chickpea spread
peanut butter · mayonnaise · marmalade · guacamole · pesto · tahini · aioli · tapenade · pate · tzatziki