GLUEY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

gluey

adjective

Definition of gluey

as in adhesive

tending to adhere to objects upon contact don't overbeat the mashed potatoes, or they will be thick and gluey instead of light and fluffy

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Recent Examples of gluey Insomnia, a general malaise that arrived a little earlier each winter, blood pressure creeping upward, gluey cognition, chi clogged as ketchup. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 The lack of freshness in this gluey Scottish import is the biggest problem, but the flavor is also disappointingly dull. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026 Skipping the Rinse Unrinsed rice retains excess surface starch, which leads to a gummy or gluey texture. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026 Not dense or gluey, but not dry either. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026 As starch builds, the potatoes become elastic, gluey, and dense. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025 Are slightly gluey potatoes worth losing your rent-free room in Steven’s apartment? — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 This gluey silk, located on the capture spiral, helps make sure that the prey stays stuck in the web long enough for the spider to deliver a venomous bite. — Ella Kellner, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gluey

Adjective

This adhesive base allows the material to stick directly onto host surfaces.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Convincing urban commuters to trust their safety to an adhesive joint requires more than just theories though.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhesive

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

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