as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
the outside of the bottle was gummy with old dribbles of salad oil
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gummy
People with celiac disease have an immune response to gluten, a protein found in foods such as bread, pasta, gummy bears and soy sauce.
—
Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Cheetah will remove the oil from the vault only when it will be infused into its vape pens or gummy products.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
However, many reviewers felt the texture was a bit gummy and the flavor was bland.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
The opening gives off a slightly powdery vibe that quickly transitions into these gorgeous gummy fruity notes, that are simply beautiful.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gummy
Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Cheetah will remove the oil from the vault only when it will be infused into its vape pens or gummy products.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
However, many reviewers felt the texture was a bit gummy and the flavor was bland.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
The opening gives off a slightly powdery vibe that quickly transitions into these gorgeous gummy fruity notes, that are simply beautiful.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
Adjective
-
My only experience at that very young age was using organic mastic adhesive.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
-
Old First Aid Supplies Technically, bandages don’t sport an expiration date, but over time, their adhesive parts can dry out and lose their stickiness.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Adjective
-
The reviews and social conversation were becoming apparent that this had inserted itself into the culture in a really sticky way.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
-
On my skin, the product feels a bit greasy and sticky, but again, much less so than DEET.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share