5
clotted(adjective, semiliquidity, semi-liquid)
5
cringeworthy(adjective, terrible, dirty, badly, scary)
5
formidable(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
5
mawkish(noun, adjective, sweet, syrupy, sweetened)
5
mucky(adjective, close, dirty, hot, foul)
5
stifling(adjective, moist, close, hot, tight)
5
strenuous(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
5
stuffy(adjective, moist, close, hot, tight)
5
sweaty(adjective, damp)
5
uncomfortable(adjective, difficult, heavy, awkward, tight)
5
unenviable
4
adherent
4
bathetic
4
cloying(noun, adjective, syrupy)
4
discomforting(adjective, difficult, embarrassing)
4
maudlin
4
persistent(adjective, informal, determined)
4
sentimental(noun, adjective, foolish, syrupy)
4
soft
4
suffocating(adjective, heavy, hot, tight, oppressive)
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