GUMMY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

gummy

adjective

ˈgə-mē

Definition of gummy

as in adhesive

tending to adhere to objects upon contact the outside of the bottle was gummy with old dribbles of salad oil

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Recent Examples of gummy Here’s what to know about the gummy daily pack, what Frankel said and how dietitians view it. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Most gummy products, however, provide only 1 to 2 grams per piece. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 The gummy results were a different story. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 The brand features products like drink powders and gummy supplements that were developed with the goal of supporting women's health. — Felicity Abbott, CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gummy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy

Adjective

Once a certain shape is cut all the way around, peel off the backing of the adhesive sheet and place a piece of scrap fabric over the shape.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
This plant climbs by tendrils with adhesive disks, so use with caution around delicate surfaces.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of adhesive

Adjective

High interest rates – currently averaging around 21% – make credit card debt sticky and hard to get rid of.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Further tests showed that the thick sticky coating made these bacteria more virulent than the normal-looking bacteria from the first urine sample.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026