CLINGY Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

clingy

adjective

ˈkliŋ-ē

Definition of clingy

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 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 Heavy fabrics, clingy materials, and tight silhouettes only make hot days feel even hotter — but light, breezy dresses make cool and easy outfits. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clingy

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Adjective

This adhesive base allows the material to stick directly onto host surfaces.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Convincing urban commuters to trust their safety to an adhesive joint requires more than just theories though.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhesive

Adjective

And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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