semiresiny

/ˌsɛmɪrɪˈsɪni/ sem-ə-rī-SIN-ee

Definitions

1. adjective

Partly or slightly resinous

“The trees in the forest were semiresiny, emitting a faint pine scent.”

2. adjective

Partly or slightly resinous in the sense of having a sticky or tacky quality

“The paint had a semiresiny texture that made it difficult to clean.”

Synonyms

  • resinous
  • sticky
  • tacky

Antonyms

  • dry
  • odorless