10
tenacious(adjective, precise, thorough, meticulous, sticky)
7
adhesive(adjective, set, secure, sticky, uneager)
7
glutinous
6
sticky
5
viscid
4
gluey
4
gummy
4
tacky
4
adherent(adjective, tacky, sticky, viscous, gummy)
3
clinging(adjective, insecure, tacky, sticky, revealing)
2
obstinate
2
persistent
2
too detailed(adjective, precise, thorough, meticulous)
2
viscous
1
gooey
1
addictive
1
adhering
1
agglutinant(adjective, tacky, sticky, viscous, uneager)
1
agglutinative
1
all-or-nothing(adjective, precise, thorough, meticulous)
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