gluey

adjective

Definition of glueynext
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
  1. adhesive
  2. sticky
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
  • What comes then isn’t relief or a release but a promise that these characters and their circumstances will remain sticky in your mind.
    — Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sticky

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“Gluey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluey. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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