sticky, adj.
freq. cnt. 6
freq. cnt. 6
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
gluey glutinous gummy mucilaginous pasty sticky viscid viscous
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similar to
moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
sticky
sample sentences
"felt sticky and chilly at the same time"
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covered with an adhesive material
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sticky
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hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
awkward embarrassing sticky unenviable
sample sentences
"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"
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hot or warm and humid
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muggy steamy sticky