Synonyms of adhesive
10 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for adhesive is tenacious. Other synonyms of adhesive are adherent, agglutinative and claggy. The opposite of adhesive is nonadhesive.
Synonyms and similar words for adhesive
adjectiveSticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
- claggyAdhesive, having coal clinging to it.
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Opposite of adhesive
adjectiveMore antonyms
- nonadhesiveNot adhesive.
- nonstickingResistant to sticking; not adhesive.
- nonstickyNot sticky.
- slippery
Meaning of adhesive
- adjective Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
- adjective Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.
- noun A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.
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Questions about synonyms of adhesive
- What is another word for adhesive?
- Adhesive has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tenacious, adherent, agglutinative and claggy.
- What is the opposite of adhesive?
- The opposite of adhesive is nonadhesive.
- What does adhesive mean?
- Adhesive means sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
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