Clammy
/ˈklæm.i/
Clammy means feeling wet and sticky, like when your hands get sweaty or when the air feels damp on a rainy day. It can be uncomfortable and make you feel a little chilly.
Examples
- The air felt clammy and heavy as we walked through the foggy forest, making it hard to see the colorful leaves on the trees around us.
- After running around during gym class, my hands felt clammy and sticky, so I couldn't wait to wash them before heading to lunch.
- During the science experiment, the clammy slime we made with glue and water was so cool that everyone wanted to touch it and see how it stretched.
Synonyms
damp
moist
sticky
soggy
wet
sweaty
Antonyms
dry
cool
fresh
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