Definitions
- Describing air or weather that is damp and moist. - Referring to an environment with high levels of moisture in the air. - Talking about a feeling of stickiness or heaviness due to the presence of moisture in the air.
- Describing skin that is cold, damp, and sticky to the touch. - Referring to an environment that is uncomfortably damp and sticky. - Talking about a feeling of cold sweat or moisture on the skin due to illness or nervousness.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of moisture or dampness.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the weather or environment.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical sensations on the body.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Humid refers to moisture in the air, while clammy refers to moisture on the skin.
- 2Temperature: Humid does not necessarily imply coldness, while clammy suggests a cold and uncomfortable feeling.
- 3Cause: Humid is caused by high levels of moisture in the air, while clammy can be caused by illness, nervousness, or environmental factors.
- 4Intensity: Clammy implies a more intense feeling of moisture or stickiness than humid.
- 5Usage: Humid is more commonly used to describe the weather or environment, while clammy is more commonly used to describe physical sensations on the body.
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Remember this!
Humid and clammy are both words that describe a feeling of moisture or dampness. However, humid refers to moisture in the air or environment, while clammy refers to moisture on the skin. Additionally, clammy implies a more intense feeling of moisture and stickiness than humid.
