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Damp Definition & Meaning

1. Slightly wet or moist: when something is damp, it is slightly wet or moist, often as a result of being exposed to moisture or humidity.

Example: The towels were still damp after being left out to dry overnight.

2. Depressed or dispirited: damp can also refer to a feeling of depression or dispiritedness.

Example: The rainy weather left me feeling damp and gloomy all day.

3. To reduce or restrain: to damp something means to reduce or restrain its intensity or force.

Example: The sound of the music was dampened by the thick walls of the concert hall.

4. To make less enthusiastic: to dampen someone's enthusiasm means to make them less excited or interested in something.

Example: The negative reviews of the movie dampened my enthusiasm to see it.

5. To suppress or stifle: to dampen can also mean to suppress or stifle something, such as a fire or a sound.

Example: The firefighters worked hard to dampen the flames and prevent them from spreading.

Examples of the word damp used in sentences.

  • The ground felt damp after the rain.
  • The basement smelled musty and damp.
  • The cake became damp and mushy when left out in the rain.
  • I felt damp and cold after swimming in the lake.
  • My clothes were damp when I took them out of the washing machine.
  • The air inside the cave was damp and musty, making it difficult to breathe.
  • My feet got wet and damp after walking in the rain for a few minutes.
  • The bread became damp and stale after being left in the fridge for too long.
  • The clothes were still damp even after being dried under the sun.
  • The walls in my apartment feel damp during the rainy season.
  • The clothes hung on the line remained damp despite the sunny weather.
  • The ground was damp from the morning dew.
  • The damp smell in the old house was overwhelming.
  • I felt a chill as I stepped into the damp cellar.
  • The storm left the streets slick and damp, making it tricky for drivers to navigate.
  • The damp basement had a musty smell that lingered throughout the house.
  • Despite the damp conditions, the hikers remained persistent and made it to the mountain peak.
  • The damp towel left on the floor caused mold to grow in the bathroom.
  • The laundry room felt damp and humid after a long cycle of washing.
  • The cake was ruined because of the damp storage.
  • The damp towel had been hanging in the bathroom for too long, creating a musty odor.
  • Despite being bundled up in warm clothing, she still felt a chill from the damp air.
  • The damp soil made it difficult to dig a hole for the new plant.
  • The interior of the old house felt cold and damp, giving it an eerie ambiance.
  • The basement smelled strongly of damp, causing her to wrinkle her nose in disgust.
  • Despite living in a damp climate, the old stone walls of the castle still stood strong after centuries.
  • She could feel the dampness of his hand as he held hers tightly during the scary movie.
  • The damp heat of the sauna made her skin glow and her muscles relax.
  • The damp smell of the earth after a rainfall makes me feel alive and refreshed.
  • The dampness in the basement caused mold to grow and made the space unlivable.
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