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English adjective: sticky

1. sticky having the sticky properties of an adhesive


Synonymsgluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, viscid, viscous


Similaradhesive


Antonymsnonadhesive

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


SamplesFelt sticky and chilly at the same time.


Similarwet


Antonymsdry

3. sticky hot or warm and humid


SamplesMuggy weather.
The steamy tropics.
Sticky weather.


Synonymsmuggy, steamy


Similarwet


Antonymsdry

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


SamplesAwkward (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.


Synonymsawkward, embarrassing, unenviable


Similardifficult, hard


Antonymseasy

5. sticky covered with an adhesive material


Similaradhesive


Antonymsnonadhesive









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