stickier; stickiest
1
3
: tending to stick
4
a
: disagreeable, unpleasant
came to a sticky end
c
: difficult, problematic
a sticky situation
5
: excessively sentimental : cloying
Examples of sticky in a Sentence
The sap is very sticky.
There is a sticky substance on the table.
The paint was still sticky.
The weather was hot and sticky.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
In 2025, though, gold broke through several barriers, setting new records along the way as investors reacted to sticky inflation, uneven economic data and growing skepticism about how long restrictive monetary policy could stay in place.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Your windows or doors will become sticky and hard to open.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Each swipe leaves your pout looking smoother and fuller, thanks to collagen-boosting peptides, and leaves a glossy finish that feels buttery, not sticky.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sticky
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticky. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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sticky
adjective
stickier; stickiest
1
a
: adhesive entry 1, gluey
sticky syrup
b
: coated with a sticky substance
the tabletop was sticky
3
: tending to stick
sticky windows
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