Glued

/ɡluːd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of glue; to have attached or fastened something firmly.

She glued the broken vase back together.

To have stuck to a surface or another object; unable to be separated.

The pages of the book were glued together after being left in the rain.

To have held someone's attention completely.

The audience was glued to their seats during the thrilling performance.

adjective

Stuck or fixed in place; unable to move.

The cat was glued to the windowsill, watching the birds outside.

Past participle of the verb 'glue', derived from the Old French word 'glu', meaning 'sticky substance'.

glued to one's seat

Unable to move due to fascination or fear.

glued together

Joined securely with adhesive.

glued to the screen

Fascinated by what is happening on the screen.

glue

A sticky substance used for adhering things together.

adhesive

A substance used for sticking objects or materials together.

stick

To attach or adhere something to another surface.

Totally engrossed or concentrated on something.

I was glued to the game all night.

To remain in one place without moving.

He was glued to the couch after that long day.