adj satadj.allhaving the sticky properties of an adhesiveSynset:gluey glutinous gummy mucilaginous pasty viscid viscous
Antonyms:nonadhesive
Derivationally Related Form:stickinessglutenglutinousnessglueynessgluevisciditygumgumminessmucilageglutinositypastegluinessviscidness
Inherited Hypernyms:gluey
Similar to:adhesive
adj satadj.allmoist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the bodyExamples:- felt sticky and chilly at the same time
Antonyms:dry
Derivationally Related Form:stickiness
Inherited Hypernyms:sticky
Similar to:wet
adj satadj.allhot or warm and humidSynset:muggy steamy
Examples:- muggy weather
- the steamy tropics
- sticky weather
Antonyms:dry
Derivationally Related Form:mugginess
Inherited Hypernyms:muggy
Similar to:wet
adj satadj.allhard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassmentSynset:awkward embarrassing unenviable
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:easy
Derivationally Related Form:awkwardness
Inherited Hypernyms:awkward
Similar to:difficult hard
adj satadj.allcovered with an adhesive materialAntonyms:nonadhesive
Derivationally Related Form:stickiness
Inherited Hypernyms:sticky
Similar to:adhesive