Clammy Meaning in English
word
ˈkɫæmi
KLAM-ee
klˈæmi
klam-EE
释义
Describes something unpleasantly damp, sticky, and often cool to the touch, like sweaty skin or a wet cloth.
用法与细微差别
Typically used for skin, hands, or surfaces that feel damp and slightly sticky, especially in uncomfortable or nervous situations. Conveys a sense of discomfort or mild disgust. Common collocations: 'clammy hands', 'clammy skin', 'clammy weather'. Not just 'wet' but with an unpleasant, sticky feeling.
Spanish: húmedo y pegajosoPortuguese (BR): úmido e pegajosoPortuguese (PT): húmido e pegajosoChinese (Simplified): 潮湿发黏的Chinese (Traditional): 潮濕發黏的Hindi: चिपचिपा और नमArabic: رطب ولزجBengali: সেঁতসেঁতে ও ঠান্ডা - আঠালো (অস্বস্তিকরভাবে)Russian: влажный и липкий - холодный и липкийJapanese: じめじめした - 冷たくてべたべたしたVietnamese: ẩm ướt và nhớp nhápKorean: 축축하고 끈적거리는Turkish: nemli ve yapışkan - soğuk ve yapışkanUrdu: گیلا اور چپچپاIndonesian: lembap dan lengket
例句
His hands were clammy before the exam.
basic
I felt clammy walking in the humid weather.
basic
The towel was clammy after being left outside overnight.
basic
Why are your palms so clammy? Are you nervous?
natural
His forehead was clammy, so I knew he had a fever.
natural
After the gym, my shirt felt cold and clammy against my back.
natural