klebrig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adhesive noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
- glutinous adj Sticky like glue.
- gooey adj Soft, sticky, and viscous.
- sticky adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
- tacky adj Cheap-looking, gaudy, or in poor taste.
- tenacious adjective Refusing to give up or let go, even when things get difficult.
Senses
klebrig is used for these senses in English:
- adhesive Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.
- gluey Viscous and adhesive, as glue.
- glutinous Glue-like, sticky, viscid.
- gooey Soft, sticky and viscous.
- sticky Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.
- tacky Of a substance, slightly sticky.
- tenacious Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
adhesive — full definition
- noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick things together.
- adjective Sticky; able to stick to a surface.
glutinous — full definition
- adj Sticky like glue.
- adj Having the qualities of gluten.
- adj Made with gluten in it.
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