clingy
clingy — adjective
- clingypositive
- clingiercomparative
- clingiestsuperlative
1. describes a material or surface that sticks tightly to another surface or to ski
describes a material or surface that sticks tightly to another surface or to skin, often making movement or removal difficult.
The clingy plastic wrap stuck firmly to the bowl of leftover soup.
attributive use: clingy + noun
Chiara hated her new polyester dress because the clingy fabric stuck to her skin.
Cheap tape is often too clingy and leaves a sticky residue when removed.
Asher wrapped the leftovers in clingy plastic wrap before putting them in the fridge.
- non-stick
used for surfaces designed to prevent adhesion, like cookware
文法句型
clingy + noun
be + clingy
too + clingy
clingy + preposition + noun
用法筆記
Commonly describes fabrics, plastic wraps, adhesive tapes, or any material that adheres to surfaces. This sense is less frequent than the emotional sense in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
2. describes a person who constantly seeks physical closeness, attention, or emotio
describes a person who constantly seeks physical closeness, attention, or emotional reassurance from another person, often to a degree that feels excessive or burdensome.
Karim's younger brother became very clingy after their father left for a month-long business trip.
became + clingy + time trigger
Lucía ended the relationship because her clingy partner called her every hour at work.
The toddler was less clingy with the babysitter than her parents had expected.
Since Mateo started university, his girlfriend has become increasingly clingy and texts him constantly.
- needy
very close in meaning; 'needy' focuses on the demand for attention and emotional support
- dependent
less emotional, more about relying on someone for practical or emotional needs
- possessive
stronger connotation of controlling behaviour and jealousy, not just closeness
- independent
describes someone who does not rely heavily on others for emotional support
- self-reliant
suggests confidence in handling one's own emotional needs
文法句型
clingy + noun
be + clingy
get + clingy
too + clingy
clingy + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in romantic, family, and friendship contexts. Often carries a mildly negative tone, implying the behaviour is unwanted or disproportionate to the situation. Can describe both children and adults.