How to Use clingy in a Sentence

clingy

adjective
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  • The crinkly and stretchy black piece was clingy and curve-skimming.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2018
  • She’s become very clingy and spends a lot of time parked right next to me on the couch.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Her youngest child, a 5-year-old girl, was anxious and clingy.
    — Lewis Kamb, The Seattle Times, 16 Dec. 2017
  • Since then, my in-laws have been clingy toward me and the baby.
    — al, 22 May 2019
  • María Álvarez and Daniel Rubin have a clingy duet among the corpses.
    — Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023
  • But, the reason for the lengthy trip isn't clingy sales clerks or a struggle to pick the best of a mediocre bunch.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023
  • Who died and made that clingy polyester jersey the fabric du jour?
    — Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2017
  • Who died and made that clingy polyester jersey the fabric du jour?
    — Southern Living, 1 May 2017
  • This jumpsuit from Old Navy is the perfect not-too-clingy one-piece to pack for a trip and wear around the house.
    — Shauna Beni, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2020
  • Some are too clingy, have too tight of sleeves, or simply just look too sheer in the sunlight.
    — Jayla Andrulonis, PEOPLE.com, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Of course nothing can replace the feeling of a clingy T-shirt soaked in cheap beer.
    — Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2020
  • When your gut is bigger than your guns, clingy knitwear isn't the most flattering thing in the world.
    — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Non-Stick Trousers For hot and sticky days, avoiding tight and clingy clothing is key.
    — Vogue, 2 Aug. 2019
  • Even bulk-food and produce aisles are lined with rolls of thin, clingy plastic bags.
    — Kristine De Leon, oregonlive, 12 June 2022
  • The clingy dress featured a blush shade, while the bust was a subtle magenta.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2022
  • School-age kids may become clingy or appear to regress.
    — Marion Hart, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021
  • The sheets are soft without being clingy or overly warm.
    — Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Low-riding pants, clingy tops, and designs that didn't pass the streetwear test— in other words, that couldn't go from barre class to brunch.
    — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2017
  • The new arrival, in a clingy black dress and flat Gucci sandals, slid into the banquette.
    — Rachel Deloache Williams, The Hive, 13 Apr. 2018
  • The top sheet wasn’t clingy, which allowed testers to toss and turn without getting tangled.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Shop a sweet yet sultry dress for a night on the town, like this gingham version that’s all clingy, strappy, and cutout.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2021
  • The dress is clingy, in other words, but leaves something to the imagination.
    — Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Static electricity builds up on the grounds, leaving a clingy mess stuck in the grinder.
    — Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
  • These are rake-the-leaves-and-crack-a-beer-in-October pants, with a straight-leg fit that keeps them trim and tailored, not skinny and clingy.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2017
  • Form is hinted at through clingy drapes; skin is revealed through cut-outs and cutting away.
    — Vogue, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Your dog's background may also be the cause of their clingy behavior.
    — Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, 29 Jan. 2020
  • Tucking even a thin knit into clingy, flat-front pants will create the impression of a gut.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
  • There is salt, of course, and a pleasantly clingy iodine flavor.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2019
  • No one wears a turtleneck sweater quite like Maxwell and the way his fit–close to his frame, but not at all clingy—are instructive for any man.
    — Caroline Reilly, Town & Country, 18 May 2021
  • Waffle Fries The lattice pattern makes them both crisp and clingy, with just the right balance of potato and crunch for breakfast.
    — Julia Moskin, New York Times, 22 May 2018

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