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sticky vs gluey

gluey vs sticky

sticky and gluey both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sticky No Yes No No
gluey No Yes No No
As adjectives, sticky and gluey are synonyms defined as:
  • sticky and gluey: having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Other synonyms of sticky include glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, viscid, viscous.
sticky (adjective) gluey (adjective)
having the sticky properties of an adhesive having the sticky properties of an adhesive
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
covered with an adhesive material
hot or warm and humid
moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
Difference between sticky and gluey

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