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Meaning of stickiness
The primary meaning of the word "stickiness" refers to the quality of being sticky or adhesive.
Etymology of stickiness
The word "stickiness" originates from the Old English word "stician," which means to stick or adhere, and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the quality of being sticky or adhesive.
Synonyms
adhesiveness
viscosity
tackiness
clinginess
gumminess
messiness
sloppiness
slipperiness
greasiness
oiliness
slickness
smoothness
glossiness
silkiness
velvety
softness
downiness
fluffiness
fuzziness
hairiness
brittleness
crumbliness
friability
fragility
looseness
laxness
weakness
feebleness
gentleness
subtlety
delicacy
daintiness
Definitions
- The quality of being sticky or adhesive, having a surface that things can stick to
- * A situation or problem that is difficult to get out of or resolve
Usage Examples
- The stickiness of the glue made it perfect for crafting.
- * The stickiness of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.
Antonyms
slipperiness
smoothness
slickness
greasiness
oiliness
looseness
laxness
weakness
feebleness
gentleness
subtlety
delicacy
daintiness
silkiness
velvety
softness
downiness
fluffiness
fuzziness
hairiness