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
In some cases, people can experience heat exhaustion and have muscle cramps, nausea, weakness and cold or clammy skin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
Her skin is cold and clammy, pockmarked with insect bites.
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Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
These include difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting or signs of shock such as confusion and clammy skin.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Aside from more comfort during high-output activity, a more premium rain jacket will last longer, vent moisture better, and feel less clammy.
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Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clammy
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
Her skin is cold and clammy, pockmarked with insect bites.
—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
These include difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting or signs of shock such as confusion and clammy skin.
—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Aside from more comfort during high-output activity, a more premium rain jacket will last longer, vent moisture better, and feel less clammy.
—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clammy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clammy
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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Being able to switch on the heat when things got chilly in the middle of the night was one of our favorite features on the ID.
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Various paths to the sea allow guests to move between the warmth of the saunas and paljus, to the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea.
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But experts say the optimal temperatures are far from frigid.
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But that’s not how exhaustion typically works during a seventeen-hour climb in frigid weather.
Adjective
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Restore dry, brittle hair with this hydrating shampoo that more than 8,000 shoppers bought in the last month alone.
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Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing.
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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This guest even slipped on some socks for some extra cool girl points.
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“Clammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clammy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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