clinging

(verb) come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation. Synonyms: cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere. Examples: "The dress clings to her body." "The label stuck to the box." "The sushi rice grains cohere."

(verb) to remain emotionally or intellectually attached. Synonyms: cling. Example: "He clings to the idea that she might still love him.."

(verb) hold on tightly or tenaciously. Synonyms: cling, hang. Examples: "Hang on to your father's hands." "The child clung to his mother's apron."