as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
after a clammy handshake, the two bitter rivals squared off for a no-holds-barred debate
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Recent Examples of clammy
The intimate physical proximity of this causes everyone to issue apologies—for clammy hands and lackluster deodorant, the unavoidable byproducts of this merciless Tennessee summer.
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Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Instantly, the summer heat of Rome was replaced by the cold, clammy air of tunnels that, like the Labyrinth of Rome, were first carved to mine tuff.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
But the clammy chill that started around your skin has now wrapped deep into your body's core.
—Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
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Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Instantly, the summer heat of Rome was replaced by the cold, clammy air of tunnels that, like the Labyrinth of Rome, were first carved to mine tuff.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
But the clammy chill that started around your skin has now wrapped deep into your body's core.
—Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clammy
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And Some Ice Cream Cream City Ice Cream & Coffeehouse has more than 40 homemade flavors to choose from, plus hot and cold espresso drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Pottery Barn Reeva Handwoven Rug A high-quality area rug can make all the difference in transforming spaces from cold and lifeless to warm and inviting.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Wear it over a tank top on chilly nights or pair it with jeans for a sophisticated yet casual look.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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The impromptu show went on until about 4 a.m. Afterward, a bulk of guests exited the venue — as some lined up to enter — and piled up on the windy, slightly chilly street awaiting their taxis.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Could alien microbes frolic in lakes of boiling acid or frigid liquid methane, or float in water droplets in Venus’ upper atmosphere?—
Daniel Apai,
Space.com,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Too often, however, the systems behind it are brittle—swelling during periods of hypergrowth and collapsing under the weight of a downturn.—
Kehinde Fawumi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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For a more intensive, wash-day treatment, consider Sutra’s hair mask packed with hyaluronic acid and plant proteins to transform dry, brittle strands after just ten minutes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement Regulate Your Temperature In the case of extreme heat, there are ways to stay cool that don’t involve AC or electric fans.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
24 June 2025
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The skirt is so flowy, just right for staying cool in the Southern summer heat.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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“Clammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clammy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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