Sticky

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪki/

Definitions of sticky

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'sticky' describes something that adheres to things upon contact

Example Sentences

A1 The candy was sticky and sweet.

A2 I accidentally spilled juice on the table and now it's sticky.

B1 The glue was so sticky that it was hard to remove from my fingers.

B2 The tape was sticky enough to hold the poster securely on the wall.

C1 The humid weather made everything feel sticky and uncomfortable.

C2 The caramel was so sticky that it stuck to my teeth and I had trouble chewing it.

Examples of sticky in a Sentence

formal The sticky residue on the table was difficult to remove.

informal I hate when my hands feel sticky after eating candy.

slang That soda is so sticky - it's like drinking syrup!

figurative The situation was sticky, but we managed to find a solution.

Grammatical Forms of sticky

• past tense: stuck
• plural: stickies
• comparative: stickier
• superlative: stickiest
• present tense: stick
• future tense: will stick
• perfect tense: has stuck
• continuous tense: is sticking
• singular: sticky
• positive degree: sticky
• infinitive: to stick
• gerund: sticking
• participle: sticking

Origin and Evolution of sticky

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sticky' originated from the Old English word 'stician' meaning to pierce or stab.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sticky' evolved to describe something adhesive or viscous, sticking to surfaces or objects.