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damp

/dæmp/

noun

Meaning

  • Moisture; humidity; dampness.

  • Fog; fogginess; vapor.

  • Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.

  • A gaseous product, formed in coal mines, old wells, pits, etc.

verb

Meaning

  • To dampen; to make moderately wet

    "to damp cloth"

  • To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.

  • To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).

Synonyms

moisten

adjective

Meaning

  • In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

    "The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down."

  • Despondent; dispirited, downcast.

  • Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

Synonyms

glum,
melancholy,
sorrowful,
moist,
thoan,
thone