as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
after a clammy handshake, the two bitter rivals squared off for a no-holds-barred debate
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Recent Examples of clammy
Anyone who has experienced anxiety will know the feeling all too well: the : inability to stop ruminating, clammy hands, and a perpetually racing heart.
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Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 29 May 2024
The interior grew scruffy and, as a hangout for generations of writers, clammy from the haze of stray storylines left unfinished or unfulfilled under its roof.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Athletes can experience heat exhaustion, causing extreme fatigue, dizziness, cramps, clammy skin, and nausea.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
Their pupil size may change, their skin may become clammy and their lips, nail beds and skin may turn blue.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024
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Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 29 May 2024
The interior grew scruffy and, as a hangout for generations of writers, clammy from the haze of stray storylines left unfinished or unfulfilled under its roof.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
Athletes can experience heat exhaustion, causing extreme fatigue, dizziness, cramps, clammy skin, and nausea.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 9 Aug. 2024
Their pupil size may change, their skin may become clammy and their lips, nail beds and skin may turn blue.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clammy
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Made from certified sustainable yarns and dyes, the bamboo and tencel scarf is for the luxe woman who can’t say no to her prints (and wants to stay warm in the chilly months).Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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On a recent chilly afternoon, about a half dozen men were clearing snow from a commercial office building in town.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Conditions permitting, your adventure-seeking brood could kayak the White Continent’s frigid waters, join Zodiac excursions to see gentoo penguin colonies, and snowshoe across the icy landscape, led by HX’s wildlife and expedition guides.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Without this grounding, leadership becomes reactive, brittle and untethered.Leonie H. Mattison, MBA, EdD, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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First, a bit of background: Biotin is a B vitamin known for promoting healthy hair and helping with brittle nails.April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Canada Goose Grandview Cropped Jacket This jacket is a nice combination of stylish and comfortable thanks to its short silhouette and the brand’s Arctic Tech fabric, which means the layer-friendly piece protects you against cool, windy conditions.Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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As for the shades of white long favored in kitchens and baths, Gibson is seeing a move away from cool tones in favor of warmer varieties.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Clammy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clammy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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