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goopy Synonyms

Another word for goopy

Choosing another word for goopy depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Thick, sticky, and viscous in texture or consistency.

Usage Example

"The toddlers made a gooey mess with the flour, water, and craft glue."

Strongest
gooey
gloppy
sticky
gloopy
Strong
gummy
slimy
viscous
mucky

• adjective (Context 2)

Excessively or mawkishly sentimental.

Usage Example

"Critics dismissed the holiday movie for its predictable plot and sappy romance."

Strongest
sappy
mushy
Strong
mawkish
schmaltzy
syrupy
saccharine
cloying
sentimental

Opposites of goopy

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

unsentimental
dry
cynical
matter-of-fact
runny
watery
powdery
See all opposites of goopy

• Nearby Words

goony
goop
goopiness
goopy
goosander
goose
gooseberry

Cite this Entry

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