Clammy
(adjective)
- Describing something that is moist and sticky to the touch.
- Describing something that is unpleasantly damp or humid.
- Describing something that is cold and damp.
Origin:
Derived from the word "clam" meaning moist and sticky.
Examples:
- The air felt clammy on her skin.
- His hands were clammy with sweat.
- The clammy ground made it difficult to walk.
- The clammy air made it hard to breathe.
- The clammy weather made the atmosphere uncomfortable.