as in sticky
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
This classic Southern dessert is gooey, buttery and sweet, and is a perfect match to a cup of coffee.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
The slighter stuff sometimes makes the gooier tunes feel like obligations to a sound the audience loves.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
These sweet, crunchy, gooey cookies are simple to make.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The action-adventure stuff, the horror, the gooey Christmas gruel, and whatever else director Jake Kasdan throws in are, by comparison, lacking.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
The slighter stuff sometimes makes the gooier tunes feel like obligations to a sound the audience loves.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
These sweet, crunchy, gooey cookies are simple to make.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
The action-adventure stuff, the horror, the gooey Christmas gruel, and whatever else director Jake Kasdan throws in are, by comparison, lacking.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey
Adjective
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Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Strahovski and her family said their goodbyes to the city in a sentimental post in February 2025.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The British monarch and his longtime partner, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, marked the sentimental milestone on Monday with a pair of portraits shared on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Had the veteran made sloppy errors or been at blame for any goals conceded, Farke would have been left with nowhere else to turn.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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During Nebraska’s run, Cardenas endured an uncharacteristic sloppy spell, turning over the ball six times in the first half.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The bad news is that, for now, the details are a bit fuzzy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gomez opted for her signature almond shape to lean into the soft vibes, while her fuzzy teddy bear coat and shiny gold hoop earrings made everything feel very quiet luxury.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Gooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gooey. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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