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Clammy

usgb/ˈklæmi/Volume
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Physical Sensation

Describes how something feels to touch, often related to skin or surfaces that are unpleasingly damp.

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The clammy touch of the cellar walls made her shiver.
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Nervous Reactions

Commonly used to describe the feeling of cold, sweaty hands or skin when someone is nervous or afraid.

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Before the interview, his palms were clammy with nervousness.
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Uncomfortable Humidity

Evokes the sensation of high humidity that makes air feel heavy and skin uncomfortably wet.

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It was a hot, clammy day, and the air felt thick to breathe.
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