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
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
One clammy hand grips the wheel.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Signs of dehydration can include dry mouth, the inability to produce tears and clammy skin.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Halfway through the flight, the plane hit a rough patch, and my skin grew clammy.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
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Maggie Slepian, Outside, 13 Dec. 2025
One clammy hand grips the wheel.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Signs of dehydration can include dry mouth, the inability to produce tears and clammy skin.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Halfway through the flight, the plane hit a rough patch, and my skin grew clammy.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clammy
Adjective
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Summer, for some, is the perfect excuse to sip icy dirty martinis on a city rooftop.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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There’s been a fierce debate over the past two decades about the status of the distant icy world of Pluto after it was contentiously stripped of its planethood and reclassified as a dwarf planet.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s the youngest, most freewheeling son’s habit of swilling cold coffee while watching The Gong Show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Historically, extremely cold temperatures, near absolute zero, were used to put them in a quiet state, which required bulky and expensive systems.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Each of these casserole ideas starts with ground beef, which is hearty, filling, warm, and perfectly cozy for chilly winter months.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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This photograph, captured on May 6, 2026, shows the mountains covered in snow as clouds loom above the chilly landscape.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The casual-natured yet sharp staff seem genuinely happy to be working in frigid, off-grid Antarctica, and someone’s always around to fulfill a request, answer questions or engage in organic chit-chat in the main hub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The thing is, if America (or any spacefaring nation) wants to establish a permanent presence on the moon—an inhabited station that can operate during the frigid and lengthy lunar night—solar power won’t cut it.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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This loosens the surrounding soil, creating space for brittle roots to expand without resistance.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Chlorinated water increases transepidermal water loss — meaning skin literally can’t hold onto hydration as well — and chlorine oxidizes hair proteins, leaving strands brittle and prone to breakage.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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“Clammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clammy. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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