Synonyms for gluey

Most common

sticky · gummy · viscous · glutinous · gluelike

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Viscous and adhesive, as glue.

Example sentences

• sticky This sticky tape is no good – it keeps coming off.
• gummy These sugar-free gummy bears are also laxatives.
• viscous Condensed milk is more viscous than normal milk.
• glutinous Glutinous rice is more common in Asian dishes.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

tacky², slimy², gummy², pasty, ropey

6 letters

sticky², clammy², viscid

7 letters

viscous²

8 letters

adhesive³, gluelike

9 letters

tenacious³, glutinous

12 letters

mucilaginous

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tacky² = 2 syllables).