英语词汇“clamminess”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

clammyclammy /ˈklæmi/ adjective (comparative clammier, superlative clammiest)

ETYMOLOGYclammy

Origin: 1300-1400 Probably from clam to spread something soft, stick (11-19 centuries), from Old English clæman

THESAURUSslightly wet, sometimes in a way that is not nice► damp

slightly wet, sometimes in a way that is not nice: Wipe the surface with a damp paper towel. My hair’s still a little damp.

► moist

slightly wet in a way that is good or pleasant. Used especially about food or soil: The turkey was moist and tender.

► clammy

wet, cold, and sticky in a way that is unpleasant. Used about hands and skin: My mother’s hand felt clammy.

► humid

warm and wet in a way that is uncomfortable. Used about the air or weather: Summers in Florida are very humid.

feeling wet, cold, and sticky in a way that is not nice: His hands were clammy.► see thesaurus at damp1—clamminess noun [uncountable]

单词	clamminess
释义	clammyclammy /ˈklæmi/ adjective (comparative clammier, superlative clammiest) Etymology ETYMOLOGYclammy Origin: 1300-1400 Probably from clam to spread something soft, stick (11-19 centuries), from Old English clæman Thesaurus THESAURUSslightly wet, sometimes in a way that is not nice► damp slightly wet, sometimes in a way that is not nice: Wipe the surface with a damp paper towel. My hair’s still a little damp. ► moist slightly wet in a way that is good or pleasant. Used especially about food or soil: The turkey was moist and tender. ► clammy wet, cold, and sticky in a way that is unpleasant. Used about hands and skin: My mother’s hand felt clammy. ► humid warm and wet in a way that is uncomfortable. Used about the air or weather: Summers in Florida are very humid. feeling wet, cold, and sticky in a way that is not nice: His hands were clammy.► see thesaurus at damp1—clamminess noun [uncountable]
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