gluiest

Maximally tacky substance

Gluiest is the superlative form of gluey, meaning most resembling or covered with glue—sticky, viscous, or adhesive: The gluiest residue was left by the old tape.

The word is informal and uncommon, typically describing textures or substances that cling unpleasantly.

sticky

gooey

Soft and sticky

  • tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
  • syrupyExcessively sweet or sentimental
  • clammyMoist and cool

gummed · glutinous · gelatinous · pasty · smeary · doughy · clingy · gunky · congealed · smeared

viscous

thick

Having great depth

  • ropyForming glutinous threads
  • treaclyExcessively sweet or sentimental
  • viscidThick and sticky

mucilaginous · sluggish · slow-moving · tar-like · dense · heavy · resistant

adhesive

epoxy

Catalyst-cured bonding compound

  • cementCalcium powder binding agent
  • pasteThick sticky substance
  • mucilageViscous plant-derived adhesive

resin · sealant · bond · fixative · adherent · gum · weld · solder · join · attach

substances

honey

Bees' viscous nectar product

  • molassesSyrup from cane processing
  • tarFile bundling utility
  • resinViscous plant secretion

sap · mucus · slime · paste · gel · syrup · treacle · caramel · marshmallow · toffee

objects

flypaper

Adhesive insect trap

  • tapeAdhesive strip on roll
  • bandageWound covering strip
  • stickerAdhesive-backed paper or plastic

label · decal · mousetrap

Opposites
adhesive quality

gluiestslipperiest

Most lacking in friction

slickest · non-stick · slippery · unsticky · smoothest

moisture/texture

gluiestdriest

Containing least moisture

dustiest · powdery · dry · bone-dry · parched

surface friction/texture

gluiestsmoothest

Most free from irregularities

sleekest · silkiest · slickest · glossiest

Family

glue, sticky, glued, glues, gluey, gluing, stickiness, unglued, unglue

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G