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 For spot control, soapy water sprays work better than a dusting of cornstarch and don’t leave a gummy film. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 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 SeaWorld also will have seasonal treats for sale, including the mummy dog (a hot dog wrapped in pretzel dough) and trick-or-treat crunch popcorn (caramel popcorn, M&M’s, gummy candies, chocolate drizzle). — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gummy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy

Adjective

The researchers managed to engineer a special strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast that produces extremely adhesive proteins.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Spray the adhesive side of the film with your water and soap solution.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Adjective

The lightweight, slightly milky formula sank into my skin quickly without feeling sticky or heavy, leaving behind a luminous finish that made my complexion look fresher almost immediately.

— Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
Our highlights were the sticky Yabba pot rice and the lamb curry, which were fragrant and delicate but packed a punch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026