sticky (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪki/

Definition

Tending to stick or adhere to surfaces; adhesive.

Examples

• The jam made the children's fingers sticky.

• Be careful, the glue is still sticky.

• My hands felt sticky after eating the caramel candy.

How to Use sticky

sticky situation (collocation)

A difficult or awkward problem or circumstance. — "The company is in a sticky situation with its recent financial losses."

sticky fingers (collocation)

Hands that are covered in something sticky, often from eating. — "After eating the cookies, the children had sticky fingers."

Synonyms of sticky

Words with a similar meaning to sticky:

• adherent
• tacky
• glutinous
• viscous

Antonyms of sticky

Words with the opposite meaning to sticky:

• smooth
• slippery

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