Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A term used to describe something that adheres or clings easily to surfaces, often leaving a residue or tacky feeling.
Sticky
/ˈstɪki/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The sticky tape won't come off.I need a towel; my hands are sticky.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English stikie, from Old English sticig, meaning pointed or sharp, which evolved to imply something that adheres easily.
Usage Statistics:
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