Clinging example sentences

Related (10): clingy, grasping, adhesive, tenacious, sticky, adhering, attached, bonded, fixed, glued

cling·ing

adjective

clinging (adjective)

- (of a garment) fitting closely to the body and showing its shape:

- overly dependent on someone emotionally:

cling

verb

clinging (present participle)

- hold on tightly to:

- adhere or stick firmly or closely to; be hard to part or remove from:

- remain very close to:

- remain persistently or stubbornly faithful to:

- be overly dependent on someone emotionally:

Synonyms

tight, skintight, sheathlike, sexy, baggy, clutch, grip, grasp, clasp, clench, embrace, hug, cuddle, stick, adhere, hold, cohere, bond, bind, clutch, grip, grasp, clasp, clench, embrace, hug, cuddle, cherish, here

"Clinging" Example Sentences

1. The frightened child was clinging tightly to his mother's hand.
2. The ivy was clinging to the brick wall.
3. I can't stand it when people are constantly clinging to their phones.
4. The wet clothes were clinging to her skin.
5. The hobbit was clinging to the edge of the cliff.
6. She was clinging onto hope that he would return.
7. The spider was clinging to the ceiling.
8. The monkey was clinging onto the tree branch.
9. The old couple were clinging to each other for support.
10. The athlete was clinging onto first place.
11. The vines were clinging to the tree trunk.
12. The child was clinging onto his teddy bear.
13. The cat was clinging to the tree, afraid to come down.
14. The smell of cigarette smoke was clinging to his clothes.
15. The girl was clinging onto her dream of becoming a dancer.
16. The tent was clinging to the ground in the strong wind.
17. The reputation of the politician was clinging to life after the scandal.
18. The kitten was clinging onto his owner's lap.
19. The seaweed was clinging to the rocks along the shore.
20. Fear and sadness were clinging to her heart after the loss of her loved one.
21. The memories of their childhood were clinging to their minds as they walked down the street.
22. The towel was clinging to his wet hair.
23. The leaves were clinging to the branches in autumn.
24. The dirt was clinging to the soles of his shoes.
25. The spiderweb was clinging to the corner of the room.
26. The smell of fried food was clinging to the kitchen.
27. The stubborn stain was clinging to the fabric of the shirt.
28. The sweat was clinging to the athlete's body after the intense workout.
29. The sadness was clinging to her after the breakup.
30. The fear was clinging to him as he walked through the dark forest.

Common Phases

1. "I don't want to let go; I'm clinging to this relationship."
2. "Please don't leave me; I'm clinging to you for support."
3. "I need you in my life; I'm clinging to the hope that we'll be together."
4. "I can't imagine life without you; I'm clinging to every moment we have."
5. "I'm afraid of the unknown; I'm clinging to the familiar even if it's not good for me."