Clingily
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a clingy manner.
"In the high-functioning range they can be charming when operating regressively; in the borderline and psychotic ranges histrionic clients may become physically ill, clingily dependent, whiny and demanding, or addicted to crisis."
Example
More examples"In the high-functioning range they can be charming when operating regressively; in the borderline and psychotic ranges histrionic clients may become physically ill, clingily dependent, whiny and demanding, or addicted to crisis."
Etymology
From clingy + -ly.
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