Definition

In a way that is sticky or resembling gum.

Example

The candy melted and gummily stuck to my fingers.

Conversation

Did you see how that candy stuck to my teeth?

Yeah, it was pretty gummily attached!

I guess I should have chosen something less sticky.

Definitely! Those gummy bears can be a bit too much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gummily → It is formed from "gum" (from Old English *guma*, meaning a sticky substance) and "-ily" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "gummily" describes something that is in a sticky or gummy manner.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is sticky like 'gum' — the '-ily' just means in a manner. So, gummily means in a sticky way.

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