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clammy Synonyms

Another word for clammy

Choosing another word for clammy depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Unpleasantly damp, cool, and sticky to the touch (especially of skin or hands due to illness or anxiety).

Usage Example

"The patient's forehead felt cold and sweaty, prompting the nurse to check his blood pressure."

Strong
sweaty
damp
sticky
moist
Weak
pasty
slimy

• adjective (Context 2)

Uncomfortably humid, dank, or heavy with moisture (of air, weather, or an enclosed environment).

Usage Example

"A thick, dank mist rolled in from the harbor, chilling the evening air."

Strongest
dank
Strong
muggy
humid
close
Weak
heavy

Opposites of clammy

The opposite of clammy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dry
arid
crisp
warm
See all opposites of clammy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clammy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clammy
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