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Stickiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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stickiest

 

[ ˈstɪk.i.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most adhesive

The term 'stickiest' is the superlative form of 'sticky', which describes something that is highly adhesive or capable of sticking to surfaces. Often used in reference to substances like glue, candy, or tape, 'stickiest' indicates the highest level of stickiness compared to other similar items. For instance, a sticky note might be referred to as one of the stickiest options for reminders due to its ability to adhere well to most surfaces without leaving residue.

Synonyms

adhesive, glutinous, tacky

Examples of usage

  • This tape is the stickiest I've ever used.
  • The stickiest candy left a residue on my fingers.
  • These notes are the stickiest on the market.

Translations

Translations of the word "stickiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais pegajoso

🇮🇳 सबसे चिपचिपा

🇩🇪 klebrigsten

🇮🇩 terlembut

🇺🇦 найлипкіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej lepki

🇯🇵 最も粘着性のある

🇫🇷 le plus collant

🇪🇸 el más pegajoso

🇹🇷 en yapışkan

🇰🇷 가장 끈적끈적한

🇸🇦 الأكثر لزوجة

🇨🇿 nejlepkavější

🇸🇰 najlepkavejší

🇨🇳 最粘的

🇸🇮 najbolj lepljiv

🇮🇸 mest kleift

🇰🇿 ең жабыспайтын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე წებოვანი

🇦🇿 ən yapışqan

🇲🇽 el más pegajoso

Etymology

The word 'sticky' originates from the Old English term 'stician', which means 'to adhere or stick'. This term has ancient roots, with connections to various linguistic backgrounds, including the Proto-Germanic *stikaną, meaning 'to stick'. Over time, 'sticky' evolved to describe substances that have the quality of adhering to surfaces. The superlative form, 'stickiest', emerged as a way to quantify the level of stickiness in comparison to others. The usage of 'sticky' spans various contexts, from culinary applications, describing items like sticky rice or sticky toffee pudding, to practical uses in household adhesives. As language evolved, so did the terms associated with adhesion, reflecting the growing need to describe the many degrees of stickiness encountered in daily life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,586, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.