clingy
Won't let go
Clingy describes something or someone that clings—holds on tightly and won't let go.
Clingy fabric sticks to the body.
A clingy child won't leave a parent's side.
Most often the word describes emotionally dependent behavior in relationships: My ex was way too clingy.
The connotation is usually negative, suggesting excessive neediness or lack of independence.
Overly attached, often toxically
- smotheringDepriving of air
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- demandingRequiring great effort
- dependentRequiring outside support
insecure · jealous · anxious · attached · obsessive · suffocating · desperate · controlling
Apt to adhere
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- glueyTending to stick
- viscousThick and slow-flowing
- gummySticky and soft
resinous · adherent · tenacious · stuck · attached · bonded · suction · grippy
Stubbornly determined to continue
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- unshakeableImpossible to disturb
obstinate · dogged · insistent · unwavering · steadfast · determined · immovable · unrelenting
Knitted pullover garment
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- bodyconTight garment showcasing silhouette
- form-fittingClosely following body contours
tight · stretchy · skin-tight · figure-hugging · close-fitting · snug · wrapped · draped
possessive
Overly attached, often toxically
- smotheringDepriving of air
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- demandingRequiring great effort
dependent · insecure · jealous · anxious · attached · obsessive · suffocating · desperate · controlling · overattached
sticky
Apt to adhere
gummy · resinous · adherent · tenacious · stuck · attached · bonded · suction · grippy · mucilaginous
tenacious
Stubbornly determined to continue
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
unshakeable · obstinate · dogged · insistent · unwavering · steadfast · determined · immovable · unrelenting
jersey
Knitted pullover garment
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- lycraElastic synthetic fiber
- bodyconTight garment showcasing silhouette
form-fitting · tight · stretchy · skin-tight · figure-hugging · close-fitting · snug · wrapped · draped · sheer
toddler
Child learning to walk
tearful · fearful · inseparable · shy · timid · hiding · tantrum · reluctant · apprehensive · coddled
- dog traitsloyal, friendly, loyalty, devoted, playful
- slang traitsbossy, brainy, bubbly, chatty, cheeky
- dating typesbad boy, player, gold digger, nice guy, hopeless romantic
- romantic typeshopeless romantic, romantic, lover, flirt, heartbreaker
- Stickinessstickiness, tackiness, gumminess, adhesion, tack
- childlike traitsplayful, curious, innocent, imaginative, young
clingyindependent
Free from external control
aloof · detached · self-reliant · self-sufficient · distant
- cling toHold fast to
- clinging toGripping without releasing
- cling wrapAdhesive food covering
- static clingCharge-caused fabric attraction
- clinging onGrasping something tightly, persistently
- cling onGrip something tenaciously
cling, clinging, clings, clinger, clinginess, clingiest, clingier, clingily