something is covered with a substance that things stick to
Place the sticky part of the tape against the paper, so it will cling to the wall.
The table was sticky after the spilled soda dried on its surface.
Children's hands became sticky after enjoying ice cream cones on a hot day.
The tape was intentionally made sticky to adhere securely to various surfaces.
Cleaning up spilled honey proved challenging as it left a sticky residue.
