What does clingingly mean?
Clingingly means In a clinging manner; tenaciously or possessively..
Clingingly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a clinging manner; tenaciously or possessively..
Example Sentences
But how happy can the ending be when two desperate people live clingingly ever after, mostly because they are tired of the lives they have been leading and not because they find each other appealing and want actively to change their lives?
Synonyms for clingingly
Antonyms for clingingly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more clingingly
- most clingingly
Usage Notes
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How do you use clingingly in a sentence?
But how happy can the ending be when two desperate people live clingingly ever after, mostly because they are tired of the lives they have been leading and not because they find each other appealing and want actively to change their lives?
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