Gluey

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

sticky like glue

“The gluey residue was difficult to remove from the surface.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

glue·y

Related Words

Synonyms

glutinousgummymucilaginouspasty stickyviscidviscous

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Words Related to Gluey

Words one letter different

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bluey fluey glued gluer glues

Words you can make from Gluey

Shorter words formed from the letters in “gluey”.

gley glue gule guly gyle ugly

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