ADHESIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ADHESIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “adhesive”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “adhesive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Adhesive” are: sticky, sticking, adherent, clinging, tacky, gluey, gummy, gummed, cohesive, viscous, viscid, glutinous, mucilaginous, adhesive agent, adhesive material, glue, fixative, gum, paste, cement, bonding, binder, sealer, sealant

Adhesive as a Noun

Definitions of "Adhesive" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “adhesive” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue.
• A substance that unites or bonds surfaces together.

Synonyms of "Adhesive" as a noun (11 Words)

adhesive agent	A substance that unites or bonds surfaces together.
adhesive material	A substance that unites or bonds surfaces together.
binder	A bookbinder.
bonding	A technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth’s enamel. We were friendly to each other but there was no bonding.
cement	Concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement. Dental cement.
fixative	A liquid sprayed on to a pastel or charcoal drawing to fix colours or prevent smudging. Ten double drops of fixative.
glue	An adhesive substance used for sticking objects or materials together. What is the glue that holds companies together.
gum	Any of various trees of the genera Eucalyptus or Liquidambar or Nyssa that are sources of gum.
paste	A paste used as an adhesive especially for sticking paper. Paste brooches.
sealant	A kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface. Blobs of silicone sealant.
sealer	A jar with a hermetic seal designed to preserve food such as fruit, pickles, and jams. Lumber can be sealed with waterproof sealer.

Usage Examples of "Adhesive" as a noun

• Tile adhesive.

Adhesive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Adhesive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “adhesive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky.
• Tending to adhere.

Synonyms of "Adhesive" as an adjective (13 Words)

adherent	Sticking fast. Any adherent sand grains are easily removed.
clinging	Too dependent on someone emotionally. She wasn t the clinging type.
cohesive	Characterized by or causing cohesion. A cohesive organization.
gluey	Having a sticky consistency. Gluey brown paste.
glutinous	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Glutinous mud.
gummed	Covered with gum or glue. Gummed paper.
gummy	Having a viscous or sticky consistency. His gummy eyes.
mucilaginous	(of a plant, seed, etc.) containing a polysaccharide substance that is extracted as a viscous or gelatinous solution and used in medicines and adhesives. A mucilaginous paste.
sticking	Extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary. A pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck.
sticky	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. A sticky thread is now live on the forum.
tacky	Not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch. The paint was still tacky.
viscid	Having a glutinous or sticky consistency. The viscid mucus lining of the intestine.
viscous	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Viscous lava.

Usage Examples of "Adhesive" as an adjective

• An adhesive label.

Associations of "Adhesive" (30 Words)

adhere	Believe in and follow the practices of. You must adhere to the rules.
adherence	Attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief. A strict adherence to etiquette.
adhesion	Allegiance to a particular person, party, or set of ideas. Endoscopic surgery for pelvic adhesions.
attach	Cause to be attached. Attach your safety line to the bridge.
attachment	An extra part or extension that is or may be attached to something to perform a particular function. She felt a sentimental attachment to the place creep over her.
cheap	Low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services. A cheap restaurant.
composite	A composite constructional material. The next decade may well see the introduction of more designer polymers and composites.
dumpling	Small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough. He was a 250 pound dumpling.
epoxy	Consisting of epoxy. Epoxy cement.
glue	Be fixed as if by glue. His eyes were glued on her.
glutinous	Like glue in texture; sticky. Glutinous mud.
gum	Fasten with gum or glue. The receipts are gummed into a special book.
meretricious	Apparently attractive but having no real value. Meretricious praise.
mucous	Relating to, producing, covered with, or of the nature of mucus. Mucous glands of the intestine.
paint	Apply a liquid to e g paint the gutters with linseed oil. One has false curls another too much paint.
pitchy	Of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal.
polyurethane	Coat or protect with polyurethane. I stained and polyurethaned the rest of the wood.
primer	An introductory textbook. The nitro cellulose is ignited by the spark that comes from the primer.
resin	Rub or treat with resin. Clear resin had oozed to the surface trickled down and set.
slimy	Covered by or resembling slime. Thick slimy mud.
sticker	An adhesive label. A disabled sticker for our car.
sticky	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. His new nickname has proved to be surprisingly sticky.
tacky	Not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch. Tacky varnish.
tape	Record on videotape. Tape the shipping label to the box.
taping	A recording made on magnetic tape.
tarry	Like or covered with tar. A length of tarry rope.
video	Make a video recording of something broadcast on television. He videoed our wedding.
viscid	Having a glutinous or sticky consistency. The viscid mucus lining of the intestine.
viscosity	Resistance of a liquid to shear forces (and hence to flow. Cooling the fluid raises its viscosity.
viscous	Having the sticky properties of an adhesive. Viscous lava.