Sticky and Starchy

Sticky

Sticky adjective - Tending to adhere to objects upon contact.

Starchy and sticky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Starchy" instead an adjective "Sticky".

Nearby Words: stick, sticker, sticking, stickily

Starchy

Starchy adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.

Sticky and starchy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sticky" instead an adjective "Starchy".

Nearby Words: starched, starch, starching
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