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clammy Definition

clammy (klamē)

adjective -·mier, -·mi·est

unpleasantly moist, cold, and sticky

Etymology: ME < clam, viscous, muddy, prob. < OE clam, mud, clay: for IE base see clay

clammy Related Forms
clam·mily adverb clam·mi·ness noun
clammy Synonyms

clammy

modif.

moist, damp, sticky, sweaty; see cold 2, wet 1.

clammy Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: The skin of your feet looks lifeless, perhaps dull in color and slightly clammy to the touch.

Modifies a noun

  • skin: Cold shower heads glowered from tiled walls And strip wash sinks sat resplendent awaiting Chances to relieve clammy skin and dust blown itches.
  • hand: A short, plump girl whose clammy hands grabbed at mine.
  • feeling: Unlike vinyl or plastic covers, Allerayde Perfect Covers allow water vapor to pass through easily, avoiding any " clammy feeling " .
  • mist: The weather deteriorated to clammy mist and drizzle as we approached the North coast.
  • sweat: Next, there was a prickling of the arms, followed by a cold clammy sweat.
  • air: A faint but pungent smell hangs in the hot, clammy air, a cellar smell of rot and mold.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: Despite the cold, my back felt clammy under the layers of clothing, and my mouth was drier than a witch's tit.
  • become: Momentarily my heart palpitates; my hands become instantaneously clammy with sweat.
  • get: I feel myself growing tense and my hands getting clammy.

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