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Definition of clamminess

clamminess

/ˈklæm.i.nəs/
clam · mi · ness
Adverb:clammily
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Adjective:clammy
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clamminess Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being unpleasantly damp, sticky, and usually cool to the touch, especially regarding human skin or the surrounding air.

Example

"The sudden clamminess of the patient's skin alerted the nurse to a rapid drop in blood pressure."

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• Rhymes for clamminess

• Nearby Words

clamber
clamdiggers
clammily
clamminess
clammy
clamor
clamorous

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'clammy', which originates from Middle English 'clam', related to Old English 'clæman' meaning 'to smear or anoint' and 'clam' meaning 'mud or clay', combined with the state-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clamminess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clamminess
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