ˈɔːkwəd ˈɔkwɚd ˈɑkwɚd ˈɡluːtɪnəs

ˈmʌɡi ˈpeɪsti ˈstiːmi ˈstɪki ˈvɪs.kəs having the sticky properties of an adhesive covered with an adhesive material hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion an awkward pause followed his remark a sticky question in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign hot or warm and humid muggy weather the steamy tropics sticky weather moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body felt sticky and chilly at the same time