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Definition of clinginess

clinginess

/ˈklɪŋ.i.nəs/
cling · i · ness
Adverb:clingily
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Adjective:clingy
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being overly dependent on others for emotional support, attention, or reassurance.

Example

"The toddler's sudden clinginess on the first day of preschool was completely understandable."

2

The physical property of adhering closely or sticking to a surface or body, especially in reference to fabrics or materials.

Example

"Adding fabric softener to the wash helped reduce the static clinginess of the synthetic dress."

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• Rhymes for clinginess

• Nearby Words

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clinger
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clinging
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clinginess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clinginess
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