DRIPPY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

drippy

adjective

ˈdri-pē

Definition of drippy

as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick

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Recent Examples of drippy Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026 Donut peaches are usually palm-sized and easy to polish off in a few drippy, delightful bites. — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 There have been several incarnations since, all with shapeshifting powers that transform their drippy clay body structures; all have been adversaries of Batman. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026 Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year. — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drippy

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Adjective

Houston could soar within it because Parton imbued it with a musical and sentimental purity that made room for the enormity of her expressiveness.

— Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Ditsy floral quilt toppers add a sentimental anchor to bedrooms, while vintage pieces threaded throughout the rest of the property have been lovingly sourced by the experts at New York’s The Somerset House.

— Dipal Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

There was a celebration of what Daniels can do at any point, which is to cover up inconsistency and sloppy execution by others with his extraordinary talent.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The Chargers looked sloppy in their 41-17 home loss to the San Francisco 49ers last week, following an inspiring 27-7 road win over the Houston Texans, and now aim for a better on-field product in their final tuneup.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloppy

Adjective

This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
To do the most thorough job, remove dust, cobwebs, and debris from the glass and window frame using a hand duster or soft brush before applying any wet solution.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Think minimal yet colorful wallpaper, moody color palettes, canopy beds, and most importantly, that warm fuzzy feeling that just keeps bubbling up.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Because the disease cannot be diagnosed in living patients, the relationship between symptoms in life and a diagnosis after death is still fuzzy.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of fuzzy

Adjective

From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.

— Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of gooey

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