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- [klam-ee]
- /ˈklæm i/
- /ˈklæ.mɪ.nɪs/
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- [klam-ee]
- /ˈklæm i/
Definitions of clamminess word
- adjective clamminess covered with a cold, sticky moisture; cold and damp: clammy hands. 1
- adjective clamminess sickly; morbid: She had a clammy feeling that something was wrong at home. 1
- noun clamminess The state of being clammy. 1
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Origin of clamminess
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English, equivalent to Middle English clam sticky, cold and damp + -y -y1
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Parts of speech for Clamminess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clamminess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
clamminess usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clamminess
noun clamminess
- moisture — condensed or diffused liquid, especially water: moisture in the air.
- heaviness — of great weight; hard to lift or carry: a heavy load.
- thickness — the state or quality of being thick.
- dew — small drops of moisture, such as tears
- wet — moistened, covered, or soaked with water or some other liquid: wet hands.
Antonyms for clamminess
noun clamminess
- dryness — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- aridity — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
- dehydration — the act or process of dehydrating.
Top questions with clamminess
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