clinging
clinging Lexical Profile
clinging Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Fitting very closely to the body and showing its shape (especially of a garment or fabric).
"She wore a clinging silk dress to the evening reception."
Overly dependent on others for emotional support or reassurance.
"The young child became unusually clinging during his first week at preschool."
Holding on tightly to a surface, support, or object, or remaining persistently present (such as a plant, mist, or scent).
"Thick clinging vines covered the ancient stone walls of the courtyard."
• noun
The act of holding tightly to something or someone, or an excessive emotional attachment to desires, habits, or beliefs.
"In mindfulness philosophy, letting go of clinging is viewed as a path toward inner peace."
• Rhymes for clinging
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb cling, from Old English clingan meaning to hold fast, adhere, or contract, combined with the participial suffix -ing.