Synonyms of clammy

clammy

adjective

ˈkla-mē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• icy
• cold
• chilly
• frigid
• brittle
• cool
• chill
• arctic
• frozen
• reserved
• frosty
• gelid
• unfriendly
• wintry
• glacial
• detached
• coldish
• antiseptic
• unsympathetic
• hard-eyed
• cold-blooded
• uncordial
• pitiless
• cold-eyed
• unresponsive
• uncaring
• soulless
• unfeeling
• bloodless
• heartless
• undemonstrative
• unenthusiastic
• unemotional
• uninterested
• apathetic
• indifferent
• impersonal
• aloof
• dispassionate
• hard-hearted
• coldhearted
• standoffish
• offish
• kindless
• antisocial
• unsociable
• unsocial

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warm
• sympathetic
• happy
• friendly
• cordial
• hearty
• genial
• kind
• emotional
• compassionate
• warm-blooded
• expressive
• warmhearted
• eager
• enthusiastic
• demonstrative
• passionate
• kindhearted

Example Sentences

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. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026

Use a buddy system with your travel companions and watch each other for dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps and cool, clammy skin. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Use the buddy system all day watch your travel companions for dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps or cool, clammy skin, and ask them to watch you. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Heat exhaustion symptoms can include heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, lightheadedness or headache, loss of appetite or nausea, according to New York City Emergency Management. — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026