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sticky

[stik-ee] / ˈstɪk i /


ADJECTIVE
humid and hot
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Howe has endured sticky spells before, of course.

From BBC

Sam poked out his tongue to catch a tear that was coming down his sticky cheek.

From Literature

Ultimately, given its sticky customer base and solid fundamentals—and the indispensable nature of identity security—investors have plenty of reasons to sign on and own Okta for the long run.

From Barron's

Cars lined up and Swig employees walked from customer to customer, scribbling orders on sticky notes and ringing up sales with a Casio register.

From The Wall Street Journal

One wears sprinkles like confetti or a glaze sticky as the night and waits under hard light at an airport coffee counter.

From Salon