- sticky
Refers to a physical state where something adheres to a surface or another object, often used to describe substances or situations that cause items to stick together.
These cookies are sticky.
- thickly (e.g. painted); heavily (applied)
Describes the manner in which a substance is applied, indicating that it is layered or applied in an abundant way.
He painted the picture thickly.
This wall has been painted heavily.
- all over (pasting, stamping, etc.)
Indicates an action that involves spreading or applying something everywhere, often implying a thorough or extensive coverage.
The children are playing by applying paint all over.
I pasted the stickers all over.
- clinging (e.g. of a person); following around; being all over (each other); flirting
Describes a behavior where someone remains very close to another person, often implying a sense of attachment or intimacy, sometimes used in romantic contexts.
She is always clinging to him.
Those two were all over each other at the party.
- cliched; hackneyed
Refers to an idea, phrase, or expression that has become overly familiar or predictable due to excessive use, lacking originality.
The story of that movie was cliched.
His joke was so hackneyed that it wasn't funny.