GOOEY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

gooey

adjective

ˈgü-ē

Definition of gooey

as in sentimental

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way things get especially gooey during the scene in which the lovers are reunited at long last

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Recent Examples of gooey From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 Lovebugs — the annoying, gooey black insects that splatter on your car’s windshield and grille while in an amorous embrace — have returned in mass numbers this month after recent concerns by experts that the bugs may have been headed for extinction. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 Many astronauts understandably get pretty tired of their rotating menu of slightly gooey and bland food. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 21 May 2026 The petroleum jelly brand was formulated by a young chemist, Robert Chesebrough, who observed oil rig workers use the gooey residue to treat cuts and burns in 1870. — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gooey

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey

Adjective

Amid all the festivities, the rapper also offered a sentimental toast.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, the audience will wonder if the sentimental pummeling will ever end.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sentimental

Adjective

Her worldwide museum experience had taught her the foibles of museums and academia, but her sense of humor and common sense settled some sticky situations while moving (the museum) as a center for socially transformative debates.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Since Rock Candy came out in February, Mackeeper have continued to churn out sticky songs, and had one of them appear in The Drama.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

Utah's most successful drive ended at the halftime break when Dillon Curtis missed a 34-yard field goalie to a sloppy snap-and-hold.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
And the need to blend all the sound together right before the ear canal can make the more complex instrumentation sound more sloppy than precise.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of sloppy

Adjective

Jarod Blades, field manager for the BLM’s Four Rivers Field Office, said Medusahead — a type of cheatgrass — helped propel the fire after a dry winter and wet spring fueled invasive weed growth.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
The second stage is at PLD’s Teruel test facility for its qualification campaign, including wet dress rehearsal and a static hot-fire test.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Softer apples—those that yield to the pressure of your thumb—are higher in water content and more likely to lose their shape or get soft and mushy when cooked.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
The apple pieces cook up nice and tender without becoming mushy, adding bright and tart pops of fresh fruit flavor throughout the scone.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mushy

Adjective

Many participants argue that excluding these drinks from SNAP could promote healthier choices, as sugary beverages contribute to obesity and dental issues.

— Leana Wen, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
There may also be an indirect benefit when people choose unsweetened tea instead of another drink, such as juice drinks, soda or other sugary beverages.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026