9
damp(adjective, close, wet, chilly, mushy)
9
soggy(adjective, close, hot, dry, wet)
9
ticklish(tough, difficult, delicate, awkward, tricky)
8
sweltering(adjective, moist, heavy, hot, tight)
8
tenacious(adjective, secure, determined, thick, tacky)
8
wet(adjective, moist, close, hot, cloudy)
7
chewable(adjective, feature, characteristic, structure)
7
chewy(adjective, feature, characteristic, structure)
7
dank(noun, adjective, close, hot, wet)
7
fibrous(adjective, feature, characteristic, structure)
7
gelatinous(adjective, semiliquidity, coagulated, semi-liquid)
7
hairy(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, informal)
7
leathery(adjective, feature, characteristic, structure)
7
ropey(adjective, feature, characteristic, structure)
7
sappy(noun, adjective, informal, foolish, syrupy)
6
heavy(adjective, rough, difficult, informal, awkward)
6
mushy(noun, adjective, foolish, wet, syrupy)
6
slimy(adjective, close, wet, thick, tacky)
6
sloppy
6
syrupy(adjective, sweet, thick, tacky, adhesive)
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