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Synonyms for smeary

  • adjective

Most common

sticky greasy adhesive viscous soiled smudged

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

1. Sticky — having a consistency like grease; covered with such a substance

sticky, adhesive, viscous, greasy

2. Soiled — having or showing smears

soiled, smudged

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Having or showing smears.

  2. adj. 2

    Having a consistency like grease; covered with such a substance.

Example sentences

  • sticky This sticky tape is no good – it keeps coming off.
  • greasy Tom got his greasy fingers all over my controller.
  • adhesive Scotch brand is a type of adhesive tape.
  • viscous Condensed milk is more viscous than normal milk.
  • soiled If the napkin is dirty or soiled, please don't reuse it.
  • smudged Rodrigo burst and smudged the room with his internals.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
smearyrising
stickyrising
greasyrising
adhesivefalling
viscousfalling
soiledsteady

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

By length

6 letters
sticky2, greasy2, soiled1
7 letters
viscous2, smudged1
8 letters
adhesive3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sticky2 = 2 syllables).