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Definition of «gooey»

The term "gooey" is an adjective that describes something as being soft, sticky and viscous. It often refers to a substance with a texture similar to that of molten sugar or honey - thick, fluid and spreadable but not runny. The word can also be used figuratively to describe someone or something that is overly sentimental, mushy or excessively sweet.

Usage examples

  1. The freshly baked chocolate chip cookies were warm and gooey in the middle.
  2. She couldn't resist taking a bite of the gooey, cheesy pizza.
  3. The marshmallows melted and turned gooey over the campfire.
  4. The gooey caramel sauce oozed out of the ice cream sundae.
  5. The gooey brownie was topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  6. The gooey texture of the melted cheese made the sandwich even more delicious.
  7. The sticky, gooey substance was difficult to remove from her hands.
  8. The warm, gooey cinnamon rolls were a perfect breakfast treat.
  9. The gooey chocolate sauce dribbled down the sides of the sundae, adding to its decadence.
  10. She loved the feeling of the gooey mud squishing between her toes as she walked along the riverbank.

Phrases with «gooey»

Sentences with «gooey»

  • I have been craving something full of gooey chocolate for the past couple of days, I think these would work! (crazyforcrust.com)
  • There's still plenty of gooey cheese, and the garlic, pepper flakes and oregano lend big flavor. (eatingwell.com)
  • When I use chunks of cheese as called for in the recipe, my results are very much like the photo with nice big holes with gooey cheese in each on. (kingarthurflour.com)
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