gluey

• Beschreibt etwas, das klebrig ist oder mit Leim bedeckt ist; das die Konsistenz oder die klebenden Eigenschaften von Leim hat.

Describes something that is sticky or covered with glue; having the consistency or adhesive quality of glue.

1. Sticky like glueB1informal

   Having the sticky, adhesive properties characteristic of glue.

   klebrig

   • The gluey substance stuck to my fingers.
   • The dough was too gluey and hard to shape.
   • The old tape left a gluey residue on the paper.

   Synonymeadhesiveglutinousgooeygummymucilaginousstickytackytenaciousviscous

   Antonymedrynonadhesive

2. Excessively sentimental or sticky sweetB2informalamerican

   Describing something that is overly sentimental, cloying, or syrupy in nature.

   Übermäßig sentimental oder schnulzig

   • The movie had a gluey romantic plot that felt forced.
   • Her compliments were so gluey they made me uncomfortable.
   • The song lyrics were gluey and lacked real emotion.

   Synonymecloyinggooeygushymaudlinmawkishsaccharineschmaltzysentimentalsyrupytreacly