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STICKY Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word sticky. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word sticky. (close relations)
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gluey
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

glutinous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

gummy
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

• covered with adhesive gum

mucilaginous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

viscid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

adhesive
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• tending to adhere

noun

• a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

clingy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively emotional and attached

ropy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong

adjective satellite

• forming viscous or glutinous threads

• (British informal) very poor in quality

tacky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch

• tastelessly showy

muggy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hot or warm and humid

awkward
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

adjective satellite

• causing inconvenience

• difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

close
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

• close in relevance or relationship

• not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

noun

• the temporal end; the concluding time

• the last section of a communication

• the concluding part of any performance

adverb

• near in time or place or relationship

• in an attentive manner

adjective satellite

• rigorously attentive; strict and thorough

• marked by fidelity to an original

• (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched

• crowded

• lacking fresh air

• of textiles

• strictly confined or guarded

• confined to specific persons

• fitting closely but comfortably

• used of hair or haircuts

• giving or spending with reluctance

• inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

verb

• move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

• become closed

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)

• come to a close

• complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement

• be priced or listed when trading stops

• engage at close quarters

• cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop

• change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact

• come together, as if in an embrace

• draw near

• bring together all the elements or parts of

• bar access to

• fill or stop up

• unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of

• finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead

embarrassing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

sultry
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sexually exciting or gratifying

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

tenacious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• good at remembering

adjective satellite

• stubbornly unyielding

• sticking together

unenviable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

• so undesirable as to be incapable of arousing envy

viscous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a relatively high resistance to flow

• having the sticky properties of an adhesive

claggy
adjectiveadj
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