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Meaning of sticky in English
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Classifying Adjective
sticky
Definitions
1.
having the properties of glue
Synonyms
adhesive
2.
moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
Examples
« felt sticky and chilly at the same time »
Synonyms
wet
3.
hot or warm and humid
Examples
« muggy weather »
« the steamy tropics »
« sticky weather »
Synonyms
wet
4.
hard to deal with
Examples
« 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 »
Synonyms
difficult
hard