Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌmi/

Definitions of gummy

noun a type of candy made from gelatin, sugar, and flavoring

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat gummy bears.

A2 She bought a pack of gummy worms for the road trip.

B1 The children were excited to receive gummy candies as a treat.

B2 The store sells a variety of gummy snacks, including gummy vitamins.

C1 The gummy texture of the candy was too sticky for my liking.

C2 The artisanal gummy confections were a hit at the food festival.

adjective having a soft, sticky texture; chewy

Example Sentences

A1 The gummy bear was sweet and chewy.

A2 She bought a pack of gummy worms to snack on during the movie.

B1 The gummy vitamins are easy to swallow and taste like fruit.

B2 The gummy texture of the candy made it fun to eat.

C1 The gummy consistency of the dessert was perfect, not too soft or too hard.

C2 The gummy candies were so addictive that she couldn't stop eating them.

Examples of gummy in a Sentence

formal The gummy bears were a popular choice for the dessert table at the formal event.

informal I love snacking on gummy worms while watching movies.

slang These gummy candies are so addicting, I can't stop eating them!

figurative Her smile was as sweet and gummy as a piece of candy.

Grammatical Forms of gummy

past tense

gummed

plural

gummies

comparative

gummier

superlative

gummiest

present tense

gum

future tense

will gum

perfect tense

have gummed

continuous tense

gumming

singular

gummy

positive degree

gummy

infinitive

to gum

gerund

gumming

participle

gummed

Origin and Evolution of gummy

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'gummy' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'gomme' meaning 'rubber' or 'resin'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gummy' evolved to refer to something sticky or chewy, such as gummy candies, rather than just rubber or resin.