clammily

Meanings

• adjective

  Adjective describing something with a sticky, damp, or slippery feel.

  - "The clammily wet leaves clung to my hands."
  - "The mussels were clammily slippery when I tried to pry them open."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clammily
clam , jam , palm , gam

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Variants

List of all variants of clammily that leads to same result
clammier , clammiest , clammily , clamminess , clamminesses , clammy

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Etymology

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From the adjective form of 'clammy' which is derived from the Old English word 'clamme' meaning damp or clammy.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'clammy' is often used to describe the feeling of dampness or sweatiness on the skin.

2. The term 'clammy hands' is a common expression used to describe nervousness or anxiety.

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Related Concepts

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1. dampness: A condition of being wet or clammy, often due to humidity or water.

2. slippery: A surface that is difficult to keep a firm footing on due to being wet or greasy.

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How to Memorize "clammily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine touching a clammy surface, such as a damp rock or a clam shell, to help remember the feeling described by the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clammily' with words like 'damp' or 'wet' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Clammy hands can't hold tight', to help remember the meaning of 'clammily'.

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