gooeyness

/ˈɡuinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being soft, sticky, and messy.
    • The gooeyness of the dough meant it wasn't ready to be shaped yet.
    • Bakers test the gooeyness of brownies with a toothpick.
    • The gooeyness of the melted cheese made the sandwich irresistible.
  2. Excessive sentimentality or emotional sweetness.
    • I prefer comedies without all the romantic gooeyness.
    • The gooeyness of the wedding speech made everyone tear up.
    • The movie's gooeyness was too much for the critics, but audiences loved it.
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