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sticky
adjective
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
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ˈstɪki
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adjective
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
adjective
covered with an adhesive material
adjective
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
“awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion”
adjective
hot or warm and humid
“muggy weather”
adjective
moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body
“felt sticky and chilly at the same time”
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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
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