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ghili

ghili

9.9
Sticky and thick so it stays on hands or objects
  • adjective
translation icon : pegajoso
  • The syrup was so ghili that it stuck to the spoon.

Examples

  • She disliked the ghili feeling of the glue on her hands.

  • The ghili paste was difficult to spread on the bread.

  • After the rain, the path became ghili and hard to walk on.

  • I found the ghili substance too thick for my recipe.

  • The syrup was so ghili that it stuck to the spoon.

  • She disliked the ghili feeling of the glue on her hands.

  • I found the ghili substance too thick for my recipe.

Synonyms

sticky
vsghili
126 1.0

Covered with a substance that keeps it on other things

emphasizes a thick and slow flowing texture rather than just surface adhesion
slimy
vsghili
42 2.5

Covered in a wet, slippery layer, like on fish or rocks

uses thick adhesive meaning without implying slippery wet film or slime
gooey
vsghili
32 3.2

Soft and sticky like warm chocolate or cheese

covers thick and viscous quality in many contexts not only soft food textures
clammy
vsghili
21 3.5

A little damp, slightly sticky, and cool in a way that feels unpleasant

refers to texture without implying coolness or body temperature sensation
viscous
vsghili
11 6.1

Thick and sticky so it does not flow easily

focuses on adhesive cling and thickness rather than primarily flow resistance
syrupy
vsghili
3 3.5

Thick, sticky, and sweet, as in some sauces or drinks

describes general thick and viscous texture not necessarily sweet or vocal
goopy
vsghili
2 5.6

Thick and sticky in a wet, unpleasant way

describes general viscous texture without implying dirtiness or wet mess
glutinous
vsghili
2 7.7

Sticky like glue that easily sticks to things

covers thick viscous texture in general rather than only binding quality
gluey
vsghili
1 3.2

Thick and sticky so things stick together

describes a general thick and viscous texture rather than adhesive strength
gloppy
vsghili
  • Informal
1 5.5

Thick and sticky in a messy way

is a general thick and viscous description rather than stressing messiness
gunky
vsghili
1 7.7

Covered with sticky, dirty stuff

describes general thick viscous texture rather than being merely dirty coating
pasty
vsghili
1 7.3

Being soft and sticky, like thick glue

focuses on thick viscous qualities overall rather than only doughy density
viscid
vsghili
1 9.9

Thick and sticky like glue or syrup

stresses general thick and viscous texture rather than only adhesion quality
gummy
vsghili
1 3.7

Sticky and likely to cling to your hands

is used for thick viscous texture overall rather than mainly elastic tackiness
soft and gooey
vsghili
1 2.5

Food that is soft to touch with a sticky, melted inside

is broader for any thick viscous texture not limited to soft food examples
gooky
vsghili
  • Informal
1 8.8

Sticky and messy with a soft unpleasant covering

focuses on overall thick texture rather than only messy surface coating
gluelike
vsghili
3.7

Very sticky and thick so things stick together

refers to the overall thick and viscous feeling rather than resemblance to adhesive
mucilaginous
vsghili
  • Specialized
9.9

Thick and sticky like wet glue

means the same thick and adhesive texture but is more scientific in tone
stickly
vsghili
8.4

Having a wet, glue like feel that makes things stay on it

describes surface adhesion tendency rather than an overall thick viscous mass
stickery
vsghili
6.4

Having a surface that makes things stay on it

focuses on internal texture and thickness rather than only surface adhesion

Antonyms

256 1.0

A surface that is even and not rough

How Sticky

ghili
9.9
gluey
1 3.2
sticky
126 1.0
tacky
  • Specialized
4 4.9

Surface Forms

ghili positive

Etymology

Ghili for a sticky, gluey texture comes from the Hindi word gili, which means 'wet'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of something wet and gluey, so ghili describes a sticky, wet feel.