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Flag: gbEnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary
e-2-i-2' class='sense empty-sn'> to diminish progressively in vibration or oscillation
adjective

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

  • slightly or moderately wet moist //a damp towel
    also humid //damp weather
  • archaic being confused, bewildered, or shocked stupefied
    depressed, dull
Other Words
Adjective
  • damp​ish ˈdam-pish adjective
  • damp​ly adverb
  • damp​ness noun
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
dampness humidity moistness moisture
Synonyms: Verb
castrate dampen deaden dehydrate desiccate devitalize enervate geld lobotomize petrify
Synonyms: Adjective
humid muggy sticky sultry
Antonyms: Verb
brace energize enliven invigorate quicken stimulate vitalize vivify
Antonyms: Adjective
dry
Examples
Noun
  • //The boxes were left outside in the damp.
  • //the damp of the night
Verb
  • //His hands were damped with sweat.
  • //refused to let the setbacks damp his drive for success