Simple meaning
What does Sticky mean?
Sticky means likely to stick or feel tacky.
Dictionary definition
Able to stick to things; not smooth to the touch.
Example sentences
Sticky in a sentence
easy
The picture looked sticky in the storybook scene.
medium
In class, we used sticky to describe what we noticed.
hard
The reading passage used sticky to create a clear sensory image for readers.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
plainUse for less vivid or less detailed appearance.
unclearUse for not easy to sense or understand.
Word family
Sticky word family
Base word
sticky
noun
stickys
Plural form of sticky when used as a countable noun.
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What does sticky mean?
Sticky means sticky means likely to stick or feel tacky.
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