Gluey (Adjective)
Meaning
Having the sticky properties of an adhesive.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The gluey residue left on my hands after peeling off the stickers was hard to wash off.
- After eating the sticky candy, my fingers felt gluey and I had to wipe them clean.
- The honey was so gluey that it stuck to the sides of the jar and wouldn't pour out.
- The sap from the tree was gluey and stuck to my shoes, making it difficult to walk.
- The gluey texture of the tape made it hard to tear off without leaving a residue.