- cling´ing|ly
- cling|ing «KLIHNG ihng», adjective.that clings; that holds fast.–cling´ing|ly, adverb.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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cling|ing — «KLIHNG ihng», adjective. that clings; that holds fast. –cling´ing|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
cling — cling·i·ness; cling·ing·ly; cling·ing·ness; cling·stone; mus·cling; cling; … English syllables
cling´er — cling «klihng», verb, clung, cling|ing, noun, adjective. –v.i. 1. to stick or hold fast: »A vine clings to its support. Wet clothes cling to the body. SYNONYM(S): adhere. 2. to grasp; … Useful english dictionary
cling — [[t]klɪŋ[/t]] v. clung, cling•ing, n. 1) to adhere closely; stick to: Wet paper clings to glass[/ex] 2) to hold tight, as by grasping or embracing; cleave: The child clung to her mother[/ex] 3) to remain attached, as to an idea, hope, memory, etc … From formal English to slang
cleav|ing — cleave1 «kleev», verb, cleft or cleaved or clove, cleft or cleaved or clo|ven, cleav|ing. –v.t … Useful english dictionary
cher´ish|ing|ly — cher|ish «CHEHR ihsh», transitive verb. 1. to hold dear; treat with tenderness; aid or protect: »A mother cherishes her baby. Cherish those hearts that hate thee (Shakespeare). 2. Figurative. to keep in the mind; cling to: »The old woman… … Useful english dictionary
clingingly — cling·ing·ly … English syllables
clingy — cling|y [ˈklıŋi] adj also cling|ing [ˈklıŋıŋ] 1.) someone who is clingy is too dependent on another person, and will often hold onto them used to show disapproval ▪ a shy, clingy child 2.) clingy clothing or material sticks tightly to your body… … Dictionary of contemporary English
clingy — cling|y [ klıŋi ] or cling|ing [ klıŋıŋ ] adjective INFORMAL 1. ) wanting to be with another person all the time in a way that is annoying 2. ) fitting in a way that shows the shape of your body … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
clingingness — cling·ing·ness … English syllables
