Gummy
Gummy adjective - Tending to adhere to objects upon contact.
Usage example: the outside of the bottle was gummy with old dribbles of salad oil
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Synonyms for Gummy
Tenacious is a synonym for gummy. In some cases you can use "Tenacious" instead an adjective "Gummy".
Tenacious
Tenacious adjective - Tending to adhere to objects upon contact.
Usage example: you'll have a devil of a time getting those tenacious burrs off of your wool sweater
Gummy is a synonym for tenacious in sticky topic. You can use "Gummy" instead an adjective "Tenacious".
Nearby Words: tenacity, tenaciously
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