Meaning of sticky in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    sticky

    Definitions

    1. having the properties of glue

    Synonyms

  2. 2. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body

    Examples

    • « felt sticky and chilly at the same time »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. hot or warm and humid

    Examples

    • « muggy weather »
    • « the steamy tropics »
    • « sticky weather »

    Synonyms

  4. 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

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