C1adjectivehealth
US/ˈklæm.i/
UK/ˈklæm.i/
slightly wet, cold and sticky in an unpleasant way, especially about skin
In context
My hands get cold and clammy whenever I have to speak in public.
The basement smelled of mould and the walls felt clammy.
Pale, clammy skin can be a sign of shock, so call a doctor.
Words that go with clammy
adjective + noun
- clammy handsNervous candidates often have clammy hands.
- clammy skinClammy skin and fast breathing are warning signs.
- clammy palmsI wiped my clammy palms on my jeans before the interview.
- clammy airThe clammy air of Hanoi in spring makes everything feel damp.
- clammy heatWe struggled to sleep in the clammy heat.
- clammy foreheadShe touched his clammy forehead and checked for fever.