20
sentimental(noun, adjective, feelings, sensitive, syrupy)
18
sticky(noun, adjective, keep, clean, thick)
17
viscous(adjective, heavy, dense, concentrated, sticky)
15
gluey(adjective, keep, tough, clean, sticky)
13
gummy(adjective, keep, clean, heavy, dense)
12
mushy(noun, adjective, soft, informal, feelings)
11
adhesive(adjective, keep, tough, clean, sticky)
11
glutinous(adjective, tough, thick, sticky, viscous)
11
mawkish(noun, adjective, feelings, sensitive, emotional)
10
maudlin(noun, adjective, feelings, sensitive, emotional)
10
soft(noun, adjective, feelings, sensitive, sticky)
10
tacky(adjective, keep, clean, sticky, semiliquidity)
9
sloppy(noun, adjective, set, solid, informal)
8
gelatinous(adjective, heavy, dense, concentrated, sticky)
8
pasty(adjective, tacky, sticky, viscous, doughy)
8
romantic(noun, adjective, feelings, sensitive, syrupy)
8
sappy(noun, adjective, soft, slang, thin)
7
mucilaginous(adjective, tough, thick, sticky, viscous)
7
schmaltzy(adjective, informal, feelings, sensitive, emotional)
7
viscid(adjective, heavy, dense, concentrated, sticky)
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