Difference between Rotten and Icky

What is the difference between Rotten and Icky?

Rotten as an adjective is rancid, of perishable items that have been overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents. while Icky as an adjective is unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting

Rotten

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Rancid, of perishable items that have been overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents. Cruel or mean.

Example sentence: Nobody trusts anyone in authority today. It is one of the main features of our age. Wherever you look, there are lying politicians, crooked bankers, corrupt police officers, cheating journalists and double-dealing media barons, sinister children's entertainers, rotten and greedy energy companies, and out-of-control security services.

Icky

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgustingexcessively sentimental

We hope you now know whether to use Rotten or Icky in your sentence.

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