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stickily Synonyms
Another word for stickily
Choosing another word for stickily depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a sticky, adhesive, or viscous manner; so as to cling or adhere to a surface.
Usage Example
"The spilled maple syrup clung adhesively to the kitchen counter until it was wiped away with warm water."
Strongest
adhesively
Strong
viscously
gummily
Weak
clammy
• adverb (Context 2)
In an uncomfortably warm, humid, or muggy manner.
Usage Example
"The afternoon air hung muggily over the coastal town before the summer thunderstorm broke."
Strongest
muggily
Strong
humidly
clammily
Opposites of stickily
The opposite of stickily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
crisply
dryly
smoothly
cleanly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Stickily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/stickily