5 letter words with UE in the middle

blues Parts of Speech: Noun
Definitions:

1. A style of music that originated among African Americans in the southern United States, characterized by simple, repetitive structures and a melancholy tonality with flatted thirds and sevenths.
2. A state of depression or melancholy.

Pronunciations:

• US: /bluz/
• UK: /bluːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blues" originated from the 17th century and was originally used to describe a state of melancholy or depression. The musical style of blues emerged in the late 19th century and became popular among African Americans in the southern United States. Blues music is characterized by its simple, repetitive structures and melancholy tonality with flatted thirds and sevenths. The term "blues" has since been used to refer to this musical style, as well as to a general feeling of sadness or melancholy.

Synonyms:

• melancholy
• sadness
• depression
• gloom

Related Words:

• music
• jazzy
• grove
• melod
• rhyth

Example Sentences:

1. She listened to the blues to help her get through her breakup.
2. He was in a real blues after losing his job.

gluey

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: having the sticky or adhesive qualities of glue; sticky; viscous

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɡlu.i/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɡluː.i/

Origin and Usage: The word "gluey" is derived from the word "glue" which is an adhesive substance used for sticking things together. The word "gluey" has been used since the 16th century to describe something that is sticky or viscous, like glue.

Synonyms: sticky, viscous, adhesive, gummy, tacky, clingy

Related Words: glue, gluer, gluey, glume, gluts

Example Sentences:

• The gluey substance was difficult to remove from her hands.
• The candy was so gluey that it stuck to her teeth.
• The gluey texture of the cake made it difficult to swallow.

Gluer

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A person or thing that glues or pastes surfaces together.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡluər/, UK: /ˈɡluːə/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "gluer" is derived from the verb "glue" and is used to refer to a person or thing that glues or pastes surfaces together. This word is commonly used in manufacturing and construction industries.

5. Synonyms: Adhesive, cementer, fixative, gummer, mender, sealer, sticker, welder.

6. Related Words: Adhes, Glued, Glues, Gluey, Glume, Gluts, Gluon, Glace, Glads, Glady, Gland, Glans, Glare, Glary, Glass, Glaze, Gleam, Glean, Gleba, Glebe, Gleet, Gleys, Glial, Glias, Glims, Glint, Glios, Glitz, Gloam, Gloat, Globe, Globs, Glogg, Glops, Glory, Glost, Glout, Glove, Glows, Gloze.

7. Example Sentences:

• The gluer applied the adhesive to the surface of the wood.
• The gluer pasted the two pieces of paper together.
• The company is looking for a skilled gluer to join their team.

Fluey Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Having symptoms of a flu or similar illness.
2. Related to or caused by a flue or chimney.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈflu.i/
• UK: /ˈfluː.i/

Origin and Usage

The word "fluey" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, derived from the word "flu" which is short for influenza. It is primarily used to describe someone who is experiencing symptoms of a flu or similar illness, such as a cold or fever. It can also be used to describe something related to or caused by a flue or chimney, such as a fluey smell or a fluey buildup of soot.

Synonyms

• Ill
• Sick
• Unwell
• Ailing
• Feverish

Related Words

• Flake
• Flair
• Flake
• Flask
• Flint

Example Sentences

• She woke up feeling fluey and achy.
• The fluey smell coming from the chimney made her feel nauseous.
• He had to call a chimney sweep to clean out the fluey buildup of soot.

Flues

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Flues refer to a channel or duct that allows smoke, gas, or air to pass through a confined space, such as a chimney, pipe, or ventilation system.

Pronunciations: US: /fluːz/; UK: /fluːz/

Origin and Usage: The word "flues" originated from the Middle English word "flue," meaning "flow" or "stream." The word "flue" has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Flues are commonly found in chimneys, where they allow smoke to escape from a fireplace or stove. Flues are also used in ventilation systems to circulate air and in industrial settings to transport gases.

Synonyms: Duct, pipe, channel, shaft, vent, chimney

Related Words: Chute, shaft, drain, ducts, pipes

Example Sentences:

• The chimney sweep cleaned out the flues to ensure proper ventilation.
• The furnace repairman found a blockage in the flue, causing the carbon monoxide detector to go off.
• The factory had to replace the flues in their ventilation system to meet safety regulations.
• The plumber installed a new flue to prevent backflow of sewage into the house.