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- Dictionaryclinging/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. (of a garment) fitting closely to the body and showing its shape: "she was wearing a clinging black dress"
- 2. too dependent on someone emotionally: "she wasn't the clinging type"
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CLINGING definition: 1. A clinging person stays close to and depends on a person who is taking care of them: 2…. Learn more.
to stick onto or hold something or someone tightly, or to refuse to stop holding it, him, or her: We got so wet that our clothes clung to us. They clung together in terror as the screams grew louder. One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy. She clung to the handrail as she walked down the slippery steps.
1. a. : to hold together. b. : to adhere as if glued firmly. The shirt clung to his wet shoulders. c. : to hold or hold on tightly or tenaciously. The kitten clung to the narrow branch. 2. a. : to have a strong emotional attachment or dependence. he clung to his friends for support. b.
CLINGING meaning: 1. A clinging person stays close to and depends on a person who is taking care of them: 2…. Learn more.
To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, embracing, or entwining: clung to the rope to keep from falling; fabrics that cling to the body. 2. To remain close; resist separation: We clung together in the storm. 3. To remain emotionally attached; hold on: clinging to outdated customs. n. A clingstone fruit.
verb (used without object) , clung [kluhng],cling·ing. to adhere closely; stick to: The wet paper clings to the glass. to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The children clung to each other in the dark. Synonyms: hug, grab, clutch. to be or remain close: The child clung to her mother's side.
1. verb. If you cling to someone or something, you hold onto them tightly. Another man was rescued as he clung to the riverbank. [V + to/onto] She had to cling onto the door handle until the pain passed. [V to/onto n] They hugged each other, clinging together under the lights. [V + together]
