How to Use clingy in a Sentence

clingy

adjective

• 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
• The twisted off-the-shoulder top and clingy trousers felt relaxed and chic.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 June 2024
• 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, 1 May 2017
• Who died and made that clingy polyester jersey the fabric du jour?
  — Southern Living, 23 Jan. 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
• In their clingy maillots de bain, idling barefoot along the paved stones, they could have been transported straight from the Côte d’Azur.
  — Amy Verner, Vogue, 17 July 2024
• 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
• Since this happened, Opal has reverted to being clingy and wakes up with that conversation on her mind.
  — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024

Last Updated: 6 Dec 2024