As adj. Adhesive; clinging; clammy. Obsolete.

That holds, in various senses (see the verb); retentive; grasping; tenacious.

that withholds.

Of mould, clay, etc.: containing much soluble or plastic matter; having a ‘greasy’ feeling to the touch; sticky. Of limestone: containing much lime…

Adhesive.

That adheres (in various senses of the verb). Also: persistent, abiding (cf. adhesive, adj. 2).

figurative. Adhesive, sticky.

Adhesive; viscous, glutinous; sticky.

Of the nature or consistency of birdlime; viscous, sticky. Also figurative.

Having the property of physically adhering to something, sticky; (also) that has an adhesive surface or surfaces.

That combines or unites by adhesion; gluing together, adhesive; closely uniting. Also in extended use. Cf. agglutinative, adj. 2.

Tending or designed to stick to things on contact, adhesive; (of a substance) viscid, glutinous.

Apt to cling; sticky, adhesive, tenacious.

Adhering or tending to adhere; adhesive; associated (see adherent, adj. 3). rare after 18th cent.

Slightly sticky or adhesive: said of gum, glue, or varnish nearly dry.

Capable of being detained.

Having the quality or function of detaining.

Of a substance or its properties: that binds or adheres strongly; very sticky.

that sticks on or can be stuck on; adhesive.