English dictionary
sticky
adjectivePronunciation
ˈstɪki
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- having the sticky properties of an adhesive
adjective
- covered with an adhesive material
adjective
- hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
adjective
- hot or warm and humid
adjective
- moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
Example 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
muggy weather
the steamy tropics
sticky weather
felt sticky and chilly at the same time