DRIPPY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

drippy

adjective

ˈdri-pē

Definition of drippy

as in sticky

appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick

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Recent Examples of drippy Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year. — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 Asymmetrical, drippy French tips are a fun vibe to try for this holiday. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 1 Mar. 2026 Add a few drops of water if needed to create a drippy glaze. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 The funky facial expressions as Shannon would go on and on about something wavy gravy and hippy drippy. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drippy

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Brand New Day isn’t too tangled up in the sticky, intricate web of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but casual viewers could miss some context—here’s what to know before watching.

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
His emotions — and that sticky goo in his wrists — are about to burst.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of sticky

Adjective

Between snot, sloppy kisses, spit up, poop and grabby little hands, there are plenty of other pathways by which a lactating parent’s body could get information about what antibodies to put on the menu.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 29 July 2026
Just barely sloppy enough for the Court of Appeals to conclude that the mere recital that the interests were held in TBE was not enough.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of sloppy

Adjective

Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
An abnormally wet winter in Europe — with long-lasting rain and frequent storms in January and February — is likely a factor in the wildfires.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of wet

Adjective

Fans say that the swirls of lemon filling are delightfully gooey, and that Costco’s blondies go above and beyond when delivering on the lemon flavor.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.

— Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of gooey

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