clamminess

/klæmɪnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or feeling of being clammy or moist and cool to the touch.

“The clamminess of the cave walls was unsettling.”

2. noun

the quality of being clammy or humid.

“The clamminess of the air made it hard to sleep.”

Synonyms

  • dampness
  • humidity

Antonyms

  • aridity
  • dryness