Clammily: meaning, definitions and examples
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clammily
[ ˈklæmɪli ]
physical sensation
Clammily refers to a state of being moist or clammy, often associated with an unpleasant, damp feeling on the skin. It can describe the discomfort of being cold and sweaty at the same time.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The air felt clammily thick as we walked through the fog.
- Her hands were clammily cold after being outside in the rain.
- He woke up feeling clammily sticky from the humid night.
- The clammily atmosphere of the basement made us uneasy.
Translations
Translations of the word "clammily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mole
🇮🇳 चिढ़चिढ़ा
🇩🇪 schlüpfrig
🇮🇩 basah
🇺🇦 вологий
🇵🇱 wilgotny
🇯🇵 湿った
🇫🇷 humide
🇪🇸 húmedo
🇹🇷 nemli
🇰🇷 젖은
🇸🇦 رطب
🇨🇿 vlhký
🇸🇰 vlhký
🇨🇳 潮湿的
🇸🇮 vlažen
🇮🇸 raki
🇰🇿 сулы
🇬🇪 სველ
🇦🇿 nəm
🇲🇽 húmedo
Etymology
The term 'clammily' is derived from the adjective 'clammy,' which itself originates from the Middle English word 'clam,' meaning moist or sticky. The etymology traces back further to Old English 'clam,' meaning 'sticky' or 'clogged,' reflecting its descriptive nature of sensations and conditions associated with being moist. Clammy has historically been used to describe not only physical sensations but also various environmental conditions, such as rain and humidity. The adverb form 'clammily' emerged as language evolved, allowing for more precise expression of this experience. As weather changes led to particular feelings in people, the language adapted to include such expressions, capturing the discomfort associated with clamminess in different contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,610, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.