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sticky

/ˈstɪki/adjective2 syllables

Sticky means: having the sticky properties of an adhesive.

Synonyms for sticky20

adjective, as in having the sticky properties of an adhesive

gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, viscid, viscous, adhesive

adjective, as in hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

adjective, as in hot or warm and humid

muggy, steamy, wet

adjective, as in moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

adjective, as in covered with an adhesive material

also used for sticky

claggy, close, tenacious, sultry

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What does sticky mean?5

adjective

1

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

2

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment“awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion”

3

hot or warm and humid“muggy weather”

4

moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body“felt sticky and chilly at the same time”

5

covered with an adhesive material

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with sticky?4

two syllables

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Sticky in a sentence

  • For sticky spots on hard surfaces, a microfiber cloth or sponge is usually effective.Amastan
  • If you're unsure how to handle specific sticky spots, ask for guidance.Amastan
  • For sticky spots on glass, a solution of water and vinegar works well.Amastan
  • On clothing, pretreat sticky spots with a stain remover before washing.Amastan
  • Don't forget to clean the handles and grips of utensils, especially if they're sticky.Amastan
  • In a horror film, many characters come to a sticky end.sundown
  • If the dough is too sticky, it can't be kneaded.sundown
  • Sticky tape works as a temporary solution, but will not last long.bigfellow68

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Forms of sticky

as a adjective

comparative
stickier
superlative
stickiest