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glutinous

/ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/
glu · ti · nous
Adverb:glutinously
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• adjective

1

Having a sticky, viscous, or glue-like texture and consistency.

Example

"Traditional mango sticky rice is made by steaming glutinous rice and serving it with sweetened coconut milk."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'glutinous' (sticky and glue-like) with 'gluttonous' (given to excessive eating or greed). Additionally, despite its name, 'glutinous rice' describes the sticky texture of the cooked grain and is actually completely gluten-free.

• Nearby Words

glute
gluteal
gluten
glutinous
glutton
gluttonous
gluttonously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French glutineux or directly from Latin glutinosus ('gluey, viscous'), derived from gluten, glutinis ('glue').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glutinous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glutinous
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