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gluey

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of gluey

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
Synonyms of gluey

adherent, adhesive, clingy, glutinous, gummy, sticky, tacky, tenacious, viscid
Words Related to gluey

gelatinous, gooey, ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscous

pitchy, tarry
Near Antonyms of gluey

nonviscous
Antonyms of gluey

nonadhesive

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