clammy
1 synonym and 1 antonym for clammy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Unpleasantly cold and damp to the touch, especially skin.
Antonyms
How to use clammy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
clammy hands
clammy skin
cold and clammy
Etymology
From Old English clǣman ("to smear, daub"); related to clam in the sense of something sticky.
Full origin of clammy →Frequently asked questions
What does “clammy” mean?
The word “clammy” means unpleasantly cold and damp to the touch, especially skin. In plain terms, cold, damp, and slightly sticky-feeling — often describing nervous sweat.
How do you pronounce “clammy”?
“Clammy” is pronounced KLA-mee (/ˈklæmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “clammy” in a sentence?
Here is “clammy” used in a sentence: “His palms went clammy before the interview.”
What part of speech is “clammy”?
“Clammy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “clammy” come from?
The word “clammy” comes from Old English. From Old English clǣman ("to smear, daub"); related to clam in the sense of something sticky.
