Clammy

Pronunciation: /ˈklæmi/

Definitions of clammy

adjective having a damp, sticky, and unpleasantly cool feel

Example Sentences

A1 Her hands were clammy with nervousness.

A2 The clammy weather made it difficult to sleep.

B1 He wiped his clammy forehead with a handkerchief.

B2 The clammy sensation of the wet clothes clung to her skin.

C1 The clammy feeling of the damp basement sent shivers down her spine.

C2 The clammy touch of his hand made her recoil in disgust.

Examples of clammy in a Sentence

formal The patient's clammy skin indicated a possible fever.

informal I hate how clammy my hands get when I'm nervous.

slang His palms were so clammy, it was gross.

figurative The tension in the room was palpable, like a clammy fog settling over us.

Grammatical Forms of clammy

• past tense: clammied
• plural: clammys
• comparative: clammier
• superlative: clammiest
• present tense: clammy
• future tense: will be clammy
• perfect tense: have been clammy
• continuous tense: is being clammy
• singular: clammy
• positive degree: clammy
• infinitive: to be clammy
• gerund: clamminess
• participle: clammying

Origin and Evolution of clammy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'clammy' originated from the Old English word 'clam', which means 'viscous' or 'sticky'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'clammy' has evolved to primarily describe something that feels damp, sticky, and cold to the touch, often associated with sickness or discomfort.