perspiration

simple noun17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

Refers to a single, small, round drop of sweat.

Similar to 'bead', refers to a small amount of sweat falling or forming.

To remove sweat from a surface, usually the skin, with a hand or cloth.

Indicates a noticeable amount of sweat on a surface.

Indicates a light or moderate amount of sweat on the skin.

Emphasizes that clothing or skin has absorbed a large amount of sweat.

To be completely covered in sweat, often from exertion or fever.

Similar to 'bathed in', suggesting being extremely wet with sweat.

Describes skin shining because of a layer of sweat.

Used for materials or fabrics that soak up sweat.

A technical term for fabric that draws moisture away from the skin.

Sweat flowing in a stream down a surface.

Sweat falling in drops down a surface (e.g., face, back).

Sweat flowing slowly and in a thin line down a surface.

Describes the sudden appearance of sweat on the skin.

Describes the process of sweat appearing on the skin.

Describes sweat shining on the skin.