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Definition of stickily
stickily
/ˈstɪk.ɪ.li/
stick · i · ly
Adjective:sticky
stickily Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a sticky, adhesive, or viscous manner; so as to cling or adhere to a surface.
Example
"The spilled maple syrup clung stickily to the kitchen counter until it was wiped away with warm water."
2
In an uncomfortably warm, humid, or muggy manner.
Example
"The afternoon air hung stickily over the coastal town before the summer thunderstorm broke."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stickily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stickily