Synonyms for

Glued

Verb / glu:d / Another word for glued — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stuck or held together with glue.

Synonyms & similar words

pasted glue paste adhered bonded cemented fixed attached fastened joined taped affixed clamped connected pasted secured stick united welded cohered clung fused stuck

Synonyms by register

Formal

adhered affixed bonded joined

Informal

stuck stuck on stuck fast

Literary

fastened cemented welded

Antonyms

unattached loose detached free separated unfastened unbound

Common collocations

  • glued to the screen
  • glued to the TV
  • glued to his seat
  • glued together
  • glued shut
  • glued down
  • glued by

Word family

noun glue
verb glue
adjective glued

Usage note

Often used metaphorically to describe intense focus, as in 'glued to the screen'. The adjective form 'glued' is more common than the past participle in everyday speech.

Example sentences

  1. I glued the broken vase back together.
  2. The poster is glued to the wall.
  3. The teacher glued the student's artwork to a piece of construction paper.
  4. The carpenter glued the pieces of wood to make a birdhouse.
  5. I glued the googly eyes onto the paper plate to make a funny face.

Quotes

  • The glue is the marrow of the universe. - Don Williams, Jr.
  • A glue that can bond two hearts with a bond of love is surely a good glue. - Mehmet Murat ildan
  • A friend is like glue, they stick together. - Source Unknown

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