clamminess

Meanings

• Adjective

  The quality of being clammy or sticky, often due to moisture or sweat.

  - "The air in the room was clamminess after the heavy rain."
  - "His hands were clamminess after holding the wet towel."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'sticky' or 'clinging', from Old English clammian 'to cling'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clamminess' is most commonly used in English, although similar terms exist in other languages, such as 'humidité' in French and 'Feuchtigkeit' in German.

2. The word 'clamminess' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dampness: A related concept to clamminess, as both terms refer to the presence of moisture.

2. Sweatiness: Another related concept, as clamminess is often a result of sweat.

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Culture

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In literature, clamminess is often used to describe atmospheric conditions, particularly in settings where the weather is humid and oppressive. In music, the term 'clamminess' has not been reported to have any significant cultural significance.

How to Memorize "clamminess"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a damp, sticky surface, such as a wet leaf or a clam's shell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clamminess' with the feeling of sweaty palms or a damp towel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'C-lammy-ness' to remember the word.

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