sticky

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (5)

  1. having the sticky properties of an adhesiveSynonyms: glueyglutinousgummymucilaginouspastyviscidviscous
  2. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body“felt sticky and chilly at the same time”
  3. hot or warm and humid“muggy weather”“the steamy tropics”“sticky weather”Synonyms: muggysteamy
  4. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment“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: awkwardembarrassingunenviable
  5. covered with an adhesive material
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Sticky \Stick"y\, a. [Compar. Stickier; superl. Stickiest.] Having the quality of sticking to a surface; adhesive; gluey; viscous; viscid; glutinous; tenacious. [1913 Webster]

Herbs which last longest are those of strong smell, and with a sticky stalk. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

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