Gloopy: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when describing something that is thick, sticky, and perhaps unpleasant in texture.

• The soup had become gloopy after sitting out for too long
• His hands were covered in a gloopy substance

Use when referring to fantastical beings or entities found in myths, legends, and folklore.

• The unicorn is a well-known mythical creature
• Stories often feature mythical creatures like dragons and phoenixes

Use to describe a creature that has a slick, slippery, and often unpleasant surface. Typically found in science fiction or horror contexts.

• The cave was inhabited by a slimy being that made the explorers uneasy
• The alien creature looked like a slimy being from a nightmare