GOOEY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

gooey

adjective

ˈgü-ē

Definition of gooey

as in sticky

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way things get especially gooey during the scene in which the lovers are reunited at long last

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Recent Examples of gooey The petroleum jelly brand was formulated by a young chemist, Robert Chesebrough, who observed oil rig workers use the gooey residue to treat cuts and burns in 1870. — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 This one is deeply chocolately, crispy on the edges, and soft and gooey in the center. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026 The cheese is gooey, the jalapeños lend the faintest whisper of heat, and the pickles add an irresistible crunch and slight sweetness. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 Jordan’s artichoke dip is rich and gooey, perfect with pita or tortilla chips or fresh veggies. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gooey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey

Adjective

The metal shelving across from the ice machines had sticky accumulation.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
To diagnose those sticky tasks and peddle its tools, Snap-on relies on thousands of franchisees, who make weekly visits to nearly a million neighborhood mechanics in custom company vans.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

Camilla also regularly wears pieces from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s collection, including brooches, tiaras and other sentimental pieces.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Kate also wore the bracelet to Wimbledon in early July and to a visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital—no doubt the most sentimental addition to her bracelet stack.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 July 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

No one likes the sloppy tailoring of Octavius’s open-back suit, but Law loves the jacket.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
This thick, brownish concoction, a kind of hot dog chili, is sloppy, packs some heat, and the fiery punch to the taste buds can be a surprise to the uninitiated.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of sloppy

Adjective

Adjust your watering schedule accordingly and if at all possible, just apply water to the base of the plant and avoid getting the foliage wet to discourage diseases.

— Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.

— Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026