sticky

sticky

adj \ˈsti-kē\

stick·i·erstick·i·est

Definition of STICKY

1

a : adhesive b (1) : viscous, gluey (2) : coated with a sticky substance

2

: humid, muggy; also : clammy

3

: tending to stick

4

a : disagreeable, unpleasant <came to a sticky end> b : awkward, stiff c : difficult, problematic <a sticky situation>

5

: excessively sentimental : cloying

— stick·i·ly \ˈsti-kə-lē\ adverb

— stick·i·ness \ˈsti-kē-nəs\ noun

Examples of STICKY

1. The sap is very sticky.
2. There is a sticky substance on the table.
3. The paint was still sticky.
4. The weather was hot and sticky.

First Known Use of STICKY

1731

Related to STICKY

Synonyms: adherent, adhesive, clingy, gluey, glutinous, gummy, tacky, tenacious, viscid

Antonyms: nonadhesive

Related Words: gelatinous, gooey, ropy (also ropey), syrupy, viscous; pitchy, tarry

Near Antonyms: nonviscous

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Rhymes with STICKY

dickey, hickey, icky, kicky, picky, quickie, rickey, shticky, sickie, tricky