Stickily: meaning, definitions and examples
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stickily
[ หstษชkษชli ]
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:
๐ต๐น pegajosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคเคฟเคชเฅ เค เคเคฆเคพเคเคผ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช klebrig
๐ฎ๐ฉ lengket
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะธะฟะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ lepko
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฒ็ๆงใซ
๐ซ๐ท collant
๐ช๐ธ pegajosamente
๐น๐ท yapฤฑลkan bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ๋์ ํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ูุงุตู
๐จ๐ฟ lepivฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ lepkavo
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒๆงๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ lepljivo
๐ฎ๐ธ klebjandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฑััะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yapฤฑลqan ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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