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 Remove the skin for recipes that require poaching, steaming, or slow-roasting, which will result in soft, gummy skin. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Jump scares, dudes with chainsaws, fake blood and adult drinks accentuated with gummy worms. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 This isn’t like, say, opening a cabinet or swiping a bag of gummy bears from a table. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Hershey’s Halloween lineup also includes assorted bags with Jolly Ranchers and gummy candies like Twizzlers, fueled by consumer research by the company that showed that most parents are likely to buy gummy candies early in the fall season. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gummy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy

Adjective

Kits usually include multiple seeds and adhesive patches for self-application.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
The sensor has a 90-degree horizontal and 50-degree vertical field of view and is powered by a single CR123A battery, which is included along with adhesive mounting pads and a user guide.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Adjective

Unfortunately for us, those tenants have evolved a sticky knack for evading eviction, creating a webbing known as biofilm that prevents them from being easily licked or swallowed away.

— Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Mosquito repellent patches or stickers, often marketed to parents of young children, claim less mess and more convenience than cumbersome, sticky insect repellent sprays and lotions.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026