Definitions
- Describing hot and humid weather conditions. - Referring to an atmosphere that feels damp and sticky. - Talking about a feeling of discomfort caused by excessive heat and moisture.
- Describing skin that is cool, moist, and sticky to the touch. - Referring to a feeling of dampness or stickiness on the skin. - Talking about a physical sensation of cold sweat or moisture on the skin.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of dampness or stickiness.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical sensations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe weather conditions.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Muggy is caused by high humidity and heat, while clammy is caused by cold sweat or moisture on the skin.
- 2Location: Muggy refers to the atmosphere or air, while clammy refers to the skin.
- 3Temperature: Muggy is associated with high temperatures, while clammy can occur in both hot and cold temperatures.
- 4Sensation: Muggy can cause discomfort due to excessive heat and moisture, while clammy can cause discomfort due to cold sweat or moisture on the skin.
- 5Usage: Muggy is more commonly used to describe weather conditions, while clammy is more commonly used to describe physical sensations.
Remember this!
Muggy and clammy are two words that describe feelings of dampness or stickiness. However, the difference between them is their cause, location, temperature, sensation, and usage. Muggy is caused by high humidity and heat, refers to the atmosphere or air, and is associated with high temperatures. On the other hand, clammy is caused by cold sweat or moisture on the skin, refers to the skin, and can occur in both hot and cold temperatures. Muggy is more commonly used to describe weather conditions, while clammy is more commonly used to describe physical sensations.
