clingy

adjective

ˈkliŋ-ē How to pronounce clingy (audio)
Definition of clingynext
as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact it took forever to clean up the clingy Styrofoam pellets that had been used as packing material for the lamp

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Recent Examples of clingy As someone who gets bothered by a restricting, clingy sweater, a drapey short-sleeve pick like this one from Anthropologie is a must in my wardrobe. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Others get quiet, clingy or suddenly complain of stomachaches and headaches. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Fabrics that have a dry hand are cooler and less clingy on the body. — Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 2026 His shirt was soaked down below his collarbones, clingy and disgusting. — Literary Hub, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clingy
  1. adhesive
  2. sticky
Adjective
  • The researchers managed to engineer a special strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast that produces extremely adhesive proteins.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Spray the adhesive side of the film with your water and soap solution.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of adhesive
Adjective
  • The lightweight, slightly milky formula sank into my skin quickly without feeling sticky or heavy, leaving behind a luminous finish that made my complexion look fresher almost immediately.
    — Lucy Partington, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Our highlights were the sticky Yabba pot rice and the lamb curry, which were fragrant and delicate but packed a punch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sticky

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“Clingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clingy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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