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glutinous

[ˈɡluːtɪnəs]

glutinous Definition

  • 1having the properties of glue; sticky
  • 2excessively sentimental

Using glutinous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glutinous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rice was too glutinous and stuck together.

  • Example

    The dough was too glutinous to work with.

  • Example

    The movie was criticized for its glutinous sentimentality.

  • Example

    She wrote a glutinous love letter to her ex-boyfriend.

glutinous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glutinous

Antonyms for glutinous

  • non-sticky
  • non-viscous

Idioms Using glutinous

  • a person who is excessively sentimental or clingy

    Example

    She has a glutinous personality and always wants to be around her friends.

  • eyes that are filled with tears or appear watery due to strong emotions

    Example

    She had glutinous eyes after watching the sad movie.

  • fingers that are sticky or covered in a glutinous substance

    Example

    He had glutinous fingers after eating the candy.

Phrases with glutinous

  • a type of short-grain rice that becomes sticky when cooked

    Example

    Glutinous rice is commonly used in Asian cuisine.

  • a type of adhesive tape that is very sticky and difficult to remove

    Example

    Be careful when using glutinous tape, as it can damage surfaces when removed.

  • a substance that is sticky and adhesive

    Example

    The glue is a glutinous substance that can bond two surfaces together.

Origins of glutinous

from Latin 'glutinosus', meaning 'full of glue'

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Summary: glutinous in Brief

'Glutinous' [ˈɡluːtɪnəs] describes something that is sticky or adhesive, like 'The rice was too glutinous and stuck together.' It can also refer to excessive sentimentality, as in 'The movie was criticized for its glutinous sentimentality.' The term extends into phrases like 'glutinous rice,' and idioms like 'a glutinous personality,' denoting excessive clinginess.