- clingier
- adj. sticky, adhesive
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
clingier
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clingy — clinginess, n. /kling ee/, adj., clingier, clingiest. apt to cling; adhesive or tenacious: a clingy fabric. [1700 10; CLING1 + Y1] * * * … Universalium
clingy — adjective (clingier, clingiest) 1》 (of a garment) liable to cling to the body. 2》 too emotionally dependent. Derivatives clinginess noun … English new terms dictionary
clinging — clingy UK [ˈklɪŋɪ] / US or clinging UK [ˈklɪŋɪŋ] / US adjective Word forms clingy : adjective clingy comparative clingier superlative clingiest informal 1) wanting to be with another person all the time in a way that is annoying 2) fitting in a… … English dictionary
clingy — UK [ˈklɪŋɪ] / US or clinging UK [ˈklɪŋɪŋ] / US adjective Word forms clingy : adjective clingy comparative clingier superlative clingiest informal 1) wanting to be with another person all the time in a way that is annoying 2) fitting in a way that … English dictionary
clingy — /ˈklɪŋi/ (say klingee) adjective (clingier, clingiest) apt to cling; adhesive or tenacious …
clinginess — clingy ► ADJECTIVE (clingier, clingiest) ▪ liable to cling; clinging. DERIVATIVES clinginess noun … English terms dictionary
clingy — ► ADJECTIVE (clingier, clingiest) ▪ liable to cling; clinging. DERIVATIVES clinginess noun … English terms dictionary
cling — [kliŋ] vi. clung, clinging [ME clingen < OE clingan, to adhere, stick together < IE * gel g < base * gel : see CLIMB] 1. to hold fast by or as by embracing, entwining, or sticking; adhere 2. a) to be or stay near, as if holding fast b)… … English World dictionary
clingy — adj. (clingier, clingiest) liable to cling. Derivatives: clinginess n … Useful english dictionary
