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 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 gummy format itself creates instability, and the space constraints of a small chewable mean brands often lean on synthetic vitamins to fill the gap. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 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

Stelo costs $99 a month for two 15-day sensors, along with applicators and adhesive patches to help keep the device in place.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 8 July 2026
The thin adhesive material can be applied directly to existing windows to reduce heat gain, block ultraviolet (UV) rays, and improve indoor comfort.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

Definition of adhesive

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