ickier; ickiest
: offensive to the senses or sensibilities : distasteful
put off by her icky triteness—
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Renata AdlerExamples of icky in a Sentence
The trail was icky with mud.
the novel has an icky sentimentality that makes my skin crawl
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—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
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Every shade of this stick has neutral undertones, so no need to worry about icky orange vibes—a victory for fair skin types.
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As the icky Ick mutates from being a benign vine-like growth to a murderous alien entity, Hank might have a surprising, unexpected relationship with his student Grace (Malina Pauli Weissman) who just happens to be the daughter of Suvari’s Staci, his high school romance.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
The researchers noted ginger can help to settle the gastrointestinal tract and prevent stomach contractions that can trigger that icky nausea feeling.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2025
Best for Mature Skin: Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer
Every shade of this stick has neutral undertones, so no need to worry about icky orange vibes—a victory for fair skin types.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
As the icky Ick mutates from being a benign vine-like growth to a murderous alien entity, Hank might have a surprising, unexpected relationship with his student Grace (Malina Pauli Weissman) who just happens to be the daughter of Suvari’s Staci, his high school romance.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for icky
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“Icky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icky. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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