clingy

clingy
adjective

clingier; clingiest
Synonyms of clingy
: having the quality of clinging to someone or something: such as
a
: tending to adhere to a surface upon contact
a clingy plastic wrap
clingy fabrics dress/clothes
In her clingiest [=tightest-fitting] dress she swings into town and soon has the men howling.
—Peter Travers
b
: tending to stay very close to someone (such as a parent) for emotional support, protection, etc.
a clingy child
Some kids act out or become whiny to get a parent's attention; others become clingy or fearful.
—Leah Hennen


Synonyms
adherent
adhesive
gluey
glutinous
gummy
sticky
tacky
tenacious
viscid

Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Its swimsuits can cost up to $800 and are made with peau douce, a soft, clingy proprietary fabric that incorporates polyamide and spandex.
—Laura Reilly, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2023
Two standout pieces were a clingy asymmetric lime-green minidress with a train down the middle and black lace detailing, and a silky light blue halter slipdress.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2023
Elsewhere, Tommy Dorfman showed off colorful beachwear (and two pairs of seriously aspirational see-through shoes), as Dakota Fanning's gold silk slip dress made an easy case for clingy summer silhouettes.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 15 July 2023
The model and My Body author was pictured stepping out of her brownstone apartment in the city in a clingy light-green midi dress paired with strappy beige sandals.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2023
The occasion called for a clingy bodysuit with a plunging neckline and shimmery black sequins.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 July 2023
The smocked, one-shoulder crop top is fitted without feeling too clingy or tight and shows just enough skin while still looking elegant.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
Majors, sporting a linen brown jacket and white shirt sans tie, walked into the court hand-in-hand with Good, who was wearing a clingy blush-pink dress and coordinating blazer.
—Vulture, 20 June 2023
This type can appear needy, untrusting or clingy in their actions toward a partner.
—Tree Meinch, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023
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