clamminess
noun
Pronunciation: ˈklæminəs
Definition
A state of being unpleasantly cold, damp, and sticky to the touch.
Examples
The clamminess of his palms betrayed his nervousness before the interview.
She wiped the clamminess from her brow after waking up from the nightmare.
The basement air had a persistent clamminess that made the old books smell musty.
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