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adhesive Synonyms

Another word for adhesive

Choosing another word for adhesive depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A substance, such as glue, paste, or cement, used for sticking objects or materials together.

Usage Example

"The carpenter applied a waterproof glue to join the wooden panels securely."

Strongest
glue
Strong
cement
paste
gum
epoxy
mucilage
fixative
binder

• adjective (Context 2)

Able or designed to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky.

Usage Example

"The nurse secured the sterile gauze pad with a strip of sticky tape."

Strongest
sticky
Strong
tacky
gummy
gluey
glutinous
viscid
Weak
mucilaginous

Opposites of adhesive

The opposite of adhesive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonstick
slippery
solvent
See all opposites of adhesive

• Nearby Words

adherence
adherent
adhesion
adhesive
adhesiveness
adieu
adige

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adhesive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adhesive
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