1. resembling gum in texture, consistency, or appearance; sticky or viscous

Examples

• The sap from the tree had a gumlike consistency.
• After sitting in the sun, the candy became gumlike and difficult to chew.
• The adhesive left a gumlike residue on the surface.
• The wound secreted a gumlike fluid.
• The paint had a gumlike texture that made it hard to spread evenly.