STICKILY

stickily, viscidly

(adverb) in a sticky viscid manner; “he felt the blood move stickily from his split scalp and trickle down his forehead”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

stickily (comparative more stickily, superlative most stickily)

In a sticky manner.

Source: Wiktionary


STICKY

Stick"y, a. [Compar. Stickier; superl. Stickiest.]

Definition: Having the quality of sticking to a surface; adhesive; gluey; viscous; viscid; glutinous; tenacious. Herbs which last longest are those of strong smell, and with a sticky stalk. Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SOLUTION

(noun) a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; “he used a solution of peroxide and water”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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