How to Use gooey in a Sentence

gooey

adjective
  • Now, you’re left with a heaping, gooey pile of guts and seeds.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The filling is not just gooey, but also crunchy.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is gooey but cooked through.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The middle of his chest was covered with a large, gooey piece of gauze.
    — Jeff Pearlman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
  • If the blondies are overly gooey in the center, give them more time to bake.
    — Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • My legs were gooey and useless, my arms burned, my lungs begged for oxygen.
    — Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But their pizzas, cooked in a stone deck oven, are gooey, chewy and savory.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 13 June 2023
  • This recipe is ooey, gooey, extra creamy, and studded with chunks of ham.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Brushed with butter, the sandwich is pressed until the crust is crisp and the cheese is gooey.
    — New York Times, 18 June 2024
  • The mozzarella is gooey and mild and the parmesan is sharp and nutty.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
  • But the chicken was grilled nicely and the cheese was perfectly gooey.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
  • So both fork and spoon should be provided when the dessert has both gooey and dry elements.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Add a scoop of peanut butter atop your pumpkin bread for more protein and an extra gooey bite.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Its gooey pecan filling sits under cushions of custard and whipped cream.
    — Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Our new favorite dump cake tastes like a cross between a gooey pecan pie and a buttery, cakey cobbler.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Feed the love for all things gooey with this butter slime kit, which smells good, is fun to play with and even helps with stress relief.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni.
    — Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni.
    — Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 24 July 2024
  • That will release the starch in the rice and create a gooier consistency.
    — Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In my opinion, that’s how gooey a cinnamon roll or cinnamon bread should be.
    — Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Add the dates, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt, and process for about 2 minutes until a gooey caramel forms.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • There’s nothing better than an ooey, gooey cinnamon roll casserole hot out of the oven.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The slighter stuff sometimes makes the gooier tunes feel like obligations to a sound the audience loves.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This cobbler is filled with warm, gooey apple butter and topped with soft, buttery biscuits.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The edges are very crispy, while the centers maintain a chewy, gooey consistency.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • These ultra-gooey brownies are dense, chocolatey, and swirled with cream cheese for an extra rich and tangy layer.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • The chocolate and peanut butter play as a great binder without being overly gooey or chocolatey.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Please do opt for the chocolate-chip cookies, which are gooey and served warm — two weigh in at 167 calories.
    — Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 27 Apr. 2022

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