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 Align probiotic pros Align produces supplements in both capsule and gummy form. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Do that and a first cannabis gummy experience is far more likely to be a good one, and one potentially worth repeating on your own terms. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Costa notes gummies are also more likely to provide less accurate vitamin amounts because many ingredients are less stable in gummy form than in other supplement formats. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 Earlier this year, Unilever bought Grüns, a gummy supplement brand. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gummy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy

Adjective

This adhesive base allows the material to stick directly onto host surfaces.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Convincing urban commuters to trust their safety to an adhesive joint requires more than just theories though.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Adjective

What comes then isn’t relief or a release but a promise that these characters and their circumstances will remain sticky in your mind.

— Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026