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ADHESIVE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word adhesive. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word adhesive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ADHESIVE

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tenacious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• good at remembering

adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

• sticking together

adherent
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

adjective satellite

• sticking fast

cohesive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing cohesion

• cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated

gluey
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

gummed
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• covered with adhesive gum

gummy
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

• covered with adhesive gum

sticky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

• moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

• hot or warm and humid

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• covered with an adhesive material

tacky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch

• tastelessly showy

viscous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a relatively high resistance to flow

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

clinging
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

verb

• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

• to remain emotionally or intellectually attached

• hold on tightly or tenaciously

claggy
adjectiveadj
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adhesive agent
nounn
noun

• a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

adhesive material
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

Best Hypernyms For ADHESIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adhesive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
material stuff

Alternatives for TENACIOUS

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