Definitions
- Describing something that is soft and wet, like mud or clay. - Referring to something that is thick and viscous, like paint or ink. - Talking about something that is messy and difficult to clean up, like spilled food or drink.
- Describing something that is soft and compressible, like a sponge or a pillow. - Referring to something that is yielding or malleable, like dough or jelly. - Talking about something that is damp or moist, like a wet towel or a soggy piece of bread.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is soft and pliable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something that is wet or moist.
- 3Both words have a playful and informal connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Texture: Splodgy implies a thicker and more viscous texture, while squishy suggests a softer and more compressible texture.
- 2Messiness: Splodgy often connotes messiness and difficulty to clean up, while squishy does not necessarily have this association.
- 3Sound: Squishy has an onomatopoeic quality that suggests a sound when something soft and pliable is compressed, while splodgy does not have this association.
- 4Usage: Squishy is more commonly used than splodgy in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Splodgy is often associated with art and creativity, while squishy is more commonly associated with food and comfort.
Remember this!
Splodgy and squishy are both adjectives used to describe something that is soft and pliable. However, splodgy implies a thicker and more viscous texture, often associated with art and creativity, while squishy suggests a softer and more compressible texture, often associated with food and comfort.
