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sticky

/'st/I/k/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Having the quality of sticking to a surface; adhesive; gluey; viscous; viscid; glutinous; tenacious.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive

    adj.all

    Synonyms gluey glutinous gummy mucilaginous pasty viscid viscous

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

    adj.all

    Examples
    Felt sticky and chilly at the same time.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. hot or warm and humid

    adj.all

    Examples
    Sticky weather.
    Synonyms muggy steamy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sticky question.
    Synonyms awkward embarrassing unenviable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. covered with an adhesive material

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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