sticky

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive

Similar word(s): adhesive, gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, viscid, viscous

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

- felt sticky and chilly at the same time

Similar word(s): wet

3. hot or warm and humid

- sticky weather

Similar word(s): wet, muggy, steamy

4. hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

- a sticky question

Similar word(s): difficult, hard, awkward, embarrassing, unenviable

5. covered with an adhesive material

Similar word(s): adhesive

Sentences with sticky as an adjective:

- Is this tape sticky enough to stay on that surface?

- This is a sticky situation. We could be in this for weeks if we're not careful.

- We should make the printing direction sticky so the user doesn't have to keep setting it.

- A woman has come to me with the complaint that her website is not sticky: 70% of the visits last 30 seconds or less.

noun

1. A sticky note, such as a post-it note.

2. (manufacturing) A small adhesive particle found in wastepaper.

3. (Australia, colloquial) A sweet dessert wine.

verb

1. (Internet, bulletin boards) to fix a thread at the top of the list of topics or threads so as to keep it in view.