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Stickily: meaning, definitions and examples

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stickily

 

[ หˆstษชkษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing texture

Stickily refers to something being sticky or adhesive in nature. It describes a state where a surface is able to hold things together due to a viscous or glue-like quality. This term is often used to characterize how substances like syrup or glue can adhere to surfaces and each other, creating a sensation of resistance when an attempt is made to separate them. It can apply to both literal physical substances and figurative contexts, such as clinging emotions or memories.

Synonyms

adhesively, tackily, viscously

Examples of usage

  • The syrup dripped stickily onto the pancakes.
  • Her fingers felt stickily after handling the glue.
  • The kids' hands were stickily covered in candy.
  • The stickily warm air clung to us as we walked.

Translations

Translations of the word "stickily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pegajosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคชเคšเคฟเคชเฅ‡ เค…เค‚เคฆเคพเคœเคผ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klebrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lengket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธะฟะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lepko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ˜็€ๆ€งใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท collant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pegajosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapฤฑลŸkan bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ์ ๋ˆ์ ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู„ุงุตู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lepivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lepkavo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ˜ๆ€งๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lepljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klebjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒ‘แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yapฤฑลŸqan ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pegajosamente

Etymology

The word 'stickily' is derived from the adjective 'sticky,' which has its roots in the Old English word 'sticca,' meaning 'to stick or prick.' The elongated form with the '-ly' suffix transforms it into an adverb, describing the manner in which something adheres. The earliest uses of 'sticky' date back to the 14th century in Middle English, referring primarily to substances that adhere to surfaces or each other. Over the centuries, 'sticky' has been used in various contexts, both literal, concerning adhesive materials, and metaphorical, referring to clinging emotions or unresolved issues. The formation of 'stickily' illustrates the evolution of the English language in adapting terms to express nuanced actions and states of being.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,922, 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.