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gluey

/ˈɡluːi/

Meanings
adjective
Viscous and adhesive, as glue.

Examples :

"The spilled syrup on the counter was so gluey that the napkin stuck to it. "
material substance

Related Words

Illustration as

as adverb

/ˈæs/

To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.

"The student studied hard for the test, as did her brother. "

Illustration syrup

syrup noun

/ˈsɪ.ɹəp/ /ˈsi.ɹəp/

Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavouring.

"maple syrup"

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration and

and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

Illustration adhesive

adhesive noun

/ædˈhi.sɪv/

A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

"The construction worker needed a strong adhesive to keep the tiles on the wall. "

Illustration napkin

napkin noun

/ˈnæp.kɪn/

A serviette; a (usually rectangular) piece of cloth or paper used at the table for wiping the mouth and hands for cleanliness while eating.

"Please use a napkin to wipe your mouth after your meal. "

Illustration spilled

spilled verb

/spɪld/ /spɪlt/

To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

"I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor."

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration viscous

viscous adjective

/ˈvɪs.kəs/

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

"The honey was very viscous, making it difficult to pour from the jar. "

Illustration counter

counter noun

/ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/

One who counts

"The counter at the grocery store carefully counted the items in my basket. "

Illustration glue

glue noun

/ɡluː/

A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.

"The carpenter used a strong glue to attach the broken pieces of wood. "

Illustration stuck

stuck verb

/ˈstʌk/

To become or remain attached; to adhere.

"The tape will not stick if it melts."