sticky

• Que tem a propriedade de aderir a superfícies ou está coberto por uma substância que causa aderência; também pode descrever algo pegajoso, viscoso ou que gruda facilmente.

Describes something that tends to adhere to surfaces or is covered with a substance that causes adhesion.

1. Adhesive qualityA2formal

   Having the property of sticking or adhering to surfaces, like glue or tape.

   Adesivo

   • The sticky tape held the package together.
   • Her hands were sticky from the honey.
   • The floor was sticky after the soda spilled.

   Sinônimosadhesiveglueyglutinousgummymucilaginoustackyviscous

   Antônimosnonadhesiveslipperysmooth

2. Moist and clingingB1informal

   Damp with sweat, causing clothing to cling to the body.

   Suado e pegajoso

   • After the run, his shirt felt sticky against his skin.
   • The sticky heat made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She felt sticky and needed a shower.

   Sinônimosclammydampmoist

   Antônimoscooldry

3. Hot and humidB1informal

   Describing weather that is uncomfortably warm and damp.

   Quente e úmido

   • It was a sticky summer afternoon.
   • The sticky air made it hard to breathe.
   • They stayed indoors to avoid the sticky weather.

   Sinônimosclosehumidmuggyoppressivesteamysultrysweltering

   Antônimosbracingcooldryfresh

4. Difficult or awkwardB2informal

   Hard to handle or deal with, often causing embarrassment or pain.

   Espinhoso

   • He found himself in a sticky situation at work.
   • The interview got sticky when they asked about his past.
   • It was a sticky problem that required careful thought.

   Sinônimosawkwarddelicateembarrassingproblematicsensitivethornyticklishtricky

   Antônimoseasysimplesmoothstraightforwarduncomplicated

5. Coated with adhesiveA2formal

   Covered with a substance that causes sticking.

   Pegajoso

   • The sticky flypaper caught several insects.
   • She used a sticky roller to remove lint from her clothes.
   • The sticky surface of the stamp helped it adhere to the envelope.

   Sinônimosadhesiveglueyglutinousgummytackyviscous

   Antônimosdrynonadhesiveslicksmooth