clinging

UK
/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

clinginggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
More precise label for participial adjective sense.
His clinging behavior made her uncomfortable.
Его навязчивое поведение заставляло её чувствовать себя некомфортно.
She wore a clinging dress that accentuated her figure.
Она надела прилипчивое платье, которое подчеркивало её фигуру.
The clinging vines covered the entire wall.
Цепкие лозы покрыли всю стену.
clingingsubstantiv
clingings
Pl.
UK
/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning 'the act of clinging'.
clingverb

clinging

Gerundium

clung
Präteritum
clung
Partizip Perfekt
clinging
Gerundium
UK
/klɪŋ/
US
/klɪŋ/

Definitionen

clinginggerundium / partizip präsens
Tending to adhere closely to someone or something.
The clinging vines wrapped tightly around the old oak tree.
Describing a person who is overly dependent on someone else for emotional support.
Her clinging nature made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Describing clothing that fits closely to the body.
She wore a clinging dress that accentuated her figure.
clingingsubstantiv
The act or instance of holding on tightly or adhering closely.
The clinging of the wet clothes to his skin made him shiver.
Excessive emotional dependence on another person.
His constant clinging became exhausting for everyone around him.
clingverb
To hold on to something or someone tightly or tenaciously.
The baby monkey clung to its mother's back as they moved through the trees.
To stick to or remain attached to a surface, often because of moisture or adhesive forces.
The wet shirt clung to his skin.
To remain emotionally attached or devoted, often excessively or anxiously.
She clings to the hope that he will come back.