adhesive

¹ad·he·sive

adj \-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\

Definition of ADHESIVE

1

: tending to remain in association or memory

2

: tending to adhere or cause adherence

3

: prepared for adhering

— ad·he·sive·ly adverb

— ad·he·sive·ness noun

Examples of ADHESIVE

1. Cover the cut with an adhesive bandage.
2. <walked barefoot through adhesive, clayey mud>

First Known Use of ADHESIVE

1670

Related to ADHESIVE

Synonyms: adherent, sticky, clingy, gluey, glutinous, gummy, tacky, tenacious, viscid

Antonyms: nonadhesive

Related Words: gelatinous, gooey, ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscous; pitchy, tarry

Near Antonyms: nonviscous

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Rhymes with ADHESIVE

cohesive