as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
don't overbeat the mashed potatoes, or they will be thick and gluey instead of light and fluffy
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Recent Examples of gluey
Skipping the Rinse Unrinsed rice retains excess surface starch, which leads to a gummy or gluey texture.
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Not dense or gluey, but not dry either.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
As starch builds, the potatoes become elastic, gluey, and dense.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Are slightly gluey potatoes worth losing your rent-free room in Steven’s apartment?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Not dense or gluey, but not dry either.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
As starch builds, the potatoes become elastic, gluey, and dense.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Are slightly gluey potatoes worth losing your rent-free room in Steven’s apartment?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gluey
Adjective
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Use a small adhesive dot, a tiny hook, or a pin to secure the key over the corresponding area on the map.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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Use a tension curtain rod or one with adhesive mounts, curtain rings with clips, and a piece of fabric that fits the dimensions of the cabinet opening.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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From a nervous system perspective, this makes the pattern especially sticky.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The formula melts into the skin in seconds and doesn’t feel sticky or heavy.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Gluey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluey. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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