Glutinous

usgb/ˈɡluːtənəs/
adjective

Sticky, like glue.

The glutinous dough stuck to the table.
Visual representation of "glutinous" - Sticky, like glue.

Often appears as...

  • glutinous rice
  • glutinous mixture
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Visual representation of "glutinous"
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Texture Metaphor

Used metaphorically to describe something very sticky or cohesive.

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Her hands were covered in a glutinous mess after art class.
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Negative Connotation

Can imply an unpleasant, excessive stickiness.

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I found the glutinous table surface quite unappealing.
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Use in Descriptions

Great for vividly describing textures in both food and non-food items.

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The spider web was deceptively fragile yet glutinous.
Visual representation of the word "Glutinous"

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