as in sticky
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Recent Examples of drippy
The funky facial expressions as Shannon would go on and on about something wavy gravy and hippy drippy.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The drippy rainbow mural and striped chairs seemed to dance right along with her kaleidoscopic sound.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The budget line for drippy-looking electric candles alone must be through the roof.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Dank, drippy corridors and tunnels are unwisely and always creepily traversed.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The drippy rainbow mural and striped chairs seemed to dance right along with her kaleidoscopic sound.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The budget line for drippy-looking electric candles alone must be through the roof.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Dank, drippy corridors and tunnels are unwisely and always creepily traversed.
—Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drippy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drippy
Adjective
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As the smell intensified, Lina crossed to the front door of her apartment, undid the lock, and yanked the sticky door open.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Keep an eye out for popcorn flowers, yarrow, goldfields, mustard and sticky monkey-flowers.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Welsh has a distinct desire to stay away from sappy and sentimental, too tidy for such a messy story.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In April, don’t miss the rollout of Mother’s Day cards, from funny and quirky to sweet and sentimental.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ludvig Aberg swapped out some sloppy mistakes at the Masters with pure iron play at Harbour Town in warm, swirling wind that produced an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead Thursday in the RBC Heritage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Needing a win to clinch a postseason berth for the first time since 2018, the Ducks lost a sloppy 4-3 overtime decision to the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL’s worst team, leaving them a point shy of the playoffs with two games to play.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Veronica, a pug with a spiky pink collar, trudged alongside her sister Betty, a thirteen-year-old hound, in Princeton one recent wet morning.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The costumes, by Kaye Voyce, are almost alarmingly on target, from Becky’s try-hard dress to Andrew’s fuzzy orange cardigan.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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For example, plants with fuzzy or aromatic foliage aren't as desirable as those with soft, succulent growth.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It's packed with a filling of ground beef, cornmeal, tomato sauce, and corn that gets finished with a layer of gooey cheese—for a more filling side dish that'll be appreciated at a crowded occasion.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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Add the dates, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt, and process for about 2 minutes until a gooey caramel forms.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drippy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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