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sticky - Dictionary definition and meaning for sticky

STICKY

  • (adj.) having the sticky properties of an adhesive

    synonyms : gluey , glutinous , gummy , mucilaginous , pasty , viscid , viscous

  • (adj.) covered with an adhesive material

  • (adj.) 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 : awkward , embarrassing , unenviable

  • (adj.) hot or warm and humid

    "muggy weather", "the steamy tropics", "sticky weather"

    synonyms : muggy , steamy

    The muggy weather called for a round of ice-cream. -added by naila_inlas

  • (adj.) moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

    "felt sticky and chilly at the same time"

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