OOZY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

oozy

adjective

ˈü-zē

Definition of oozy

as in muddy

full of or covered with soft wet earth lost a shoe in the oozy field

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Recent Examples of oozy Patrons come for a creative Vietnamese American take on coffee, bakery items, and brunch with a shrimp coconut rice omelet, black sesame cinnamon rolls, and oozy egg and pork sandwiches. — Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025 The standout dish of the meal was a simple preparation of leeks that was topped with oozy stracciatella cheese, an herbaceous sweet-and-sour vinaigrette shot through with tarragon, and the toasty crunch of hazelnuts. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 In this salad, peppery arugula, an oozy, creamy burrata and crunchy pistachios balance and enhance the fruit. — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 First, the cheese must be fully melted and oozy. — Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for oozy

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The committee isn’t fully aware of the muddy bog in which Taverner is currently sinking, but Lamb is starting to understand the shape of it.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
But the terrain is treacherous with muddy roads and slippery rocks.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of muddy

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The tight hiding places of Kaitlyn Dever’s rambling house seem almost roomy compared with being stuck in the slimy gut of a sperm whale.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
There’s also former cop Sam Stelfreeze (Michael Chernus) in the mix, and among others the slimy ralien smuggler Vanzine Kaluta (Kathryn Hunter).

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

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