Clammy (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is moist and sticky to the touch.
  2. Describing something that is unpleasantly damp or humid.
  3. Describing something that is cold and damp.

Origin:

Derived from the word "clam" meaning moist and sticky.

Examples:

  1. The air felt clammy on her skin.
  2. His hands were clammy with sweat.
  3. The clammy ground made it difficult to walk.
  4. The clammy air made it hard to breathe.
  5. The clammy weather made the atmosphere uncomfortable.
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