adhesively
In bonding fashion
In a manner that sticks or clings to surfaces.
The word describes how something attaches or bonds: The bandage wrapped adhesively around the wound, The label adhered adhesively to the jar.
Rarely used outside technical contexts, where it specifies the binding quality of materials like tape, glue, or sealants.
Vulgar or slightly sticky
syrupy · mucilaginous · pasty · resinous · clingy · gelatinous · glutinous · ropy
Fixed without end
- lastingContinuing through time
- enduringPersisting through time
- durableAble to withstand use
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
tenacious · resistant · irreversible · fixed · set · cured · hardened · bonded
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
gooey · syrupy · mucilaginous · pasty · resinous · clingy · gelatinous · glutinous · ropy · clinging
permanent
Fixed without end
persistent · tenacious · resistant · irreversible · fixed · set · cured · hardened · bonded · sealed
tape
Adhesive strip on roll
buckle · hook-and-loop · snap · rivet · staple · tack · brad · zip-tie · sticker · decal
gluing
Fastening with adhesive
securing · attaching · laminating · fusing · sealing · mounting · welding · soldering · brazing · splicing
adhesivelyloosely
Without being tight
freely · openly · detachably · detachedly · disconnectedly
- adhesive tapeStrip with tacky backing
- adhesive bandageSticky wound covering
- adhesive stripsSticky wound coverings
- adhesive braSelf-attaching breast support
- adhesive notesPaper with light-tack backing
- adhesive stampsSticky mail payment markers