English adjective: sticky | |||
1. | sticky having the sticky properties of an adhesive | ||
Synonyms | gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, viscid, viscous | ||
Similar | adhesive | ||
Antonyms | nonadhesive | ||
2. | sticky moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body | ||
Samples | Felt sticky and chilly at the same time. | ||
Similar | wet | ||
Antonyms | dry | ||
3. | sticky hot or warm and humid | ||
Samples | Muggy weather. The steamy tropics. Sticky weather. | ||
Synonyms | muggy, steamy | ||
Similar | wet | ||
Antonyms | dry | ||
4. | sticky hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment | ||
Samples | Awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion. An awkward pause followed his remark. A sticky question. In the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign. | ||
Synonyms | awkward, embarrassing, unenviable | ||
Similar | difficult, hard | ||
Antonyms | easy | ||
5. | sticky covered with an adhesive material | ||
Similar | adhesive | ||
Antonyms | nonadhesive | ||