clingingly

Variant of cling

cling definition

cling (kliŋ)

intransitive verb clung, clinging cling′·ing

  1. to hold fast by or as by embracing, entwining, or sticking; adhere
    1. to be or stay near, as if holding fast
    2. to be emotionally attached

Etymology: ME clingen < OE clingan, to adhere, stick together < IE *gel-g- < base *gel-: see climb

adjective, noun

clingstone

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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