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clamminess Synonyms
Another word for clamminess
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• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of being unpleasantly damp, sticky, and usually cool to the touch, especially regarding human skin or the surrounding air.
Usage Example
"The sudden dampness of the patient's skin alerted the nurse to a rapid drop in blood pressure."
Strong
dampness
stickiness
muggyness
dankness
sweatiness
Weak
moisture
Opposites of clamminess
The opposite of clamminess shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
dryness
aridity
warmth
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clamminess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clamminess