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CLINGY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word clingy. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word clingy. (close relations)

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	attached					verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	adjective • used of buildings joined by common sidewalls • associated in an exclusive sexual relationship adjective satellite • being joined in close association • fond and affectionate
	dependent					noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed • (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence noun • a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) adjective satellite • contingent on something else • held from above and hanging down • being under the power or sovereignty of another or others • addicted to a drug
	needy					adjectiveadj
	noun • needy people collectively adjective satellite • poor enough to need help from others • demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree
	overprotective					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • overly protective
	possessive					noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • serving to express or indicate possession noun • the case expressing ownership adjective satellite • desirous of owning • having or showing a desire to control or dominate
	smothering					verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective satellite • causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
	sticky					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having the sticky properties of an adhesive • moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body • hot or warm and humid • hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment • covered with an adhesive material
	suffocating					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
	clinging					noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit verb • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation • to remain emotionally or intellectually attached • hold on tightly or tenaciously

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