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gluey

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective gluey has 1 sense
  1. gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, sticky, viscid, viscous - having the properties of glue
    Antonym: nonadhesive (indirect, via adhesive)

Definitions from the Web

Term: gluey

Definition:

adjective

1. Having a sticky or viscous texture.

2. Tending to stick or adhere easily.

Senses:

Sense 1: Sticky texture

Example sentence: The gluey substance dripped slowly from the ceiling.

Sense 2: Adhesive tendency

Example sentence: The gluey labels were difficult to remove from the jar.

Usages:

Usage 1: Gluey fingers

Example sentence: After crafting with paper and glue, the children ended up with gluey fingers.

Usage 2: Gluey situation

Example sentence: The negotiations became quite gluey as neither party was willing to compromise.

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