Meaning & Definition of Damp in English
English⟶
Damp
/dæmp/
noun
1. A slight wetness
synonym:
- damp,
- dampness,
- moistness
verb
1. Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
synonym:
- muffle,
- mute,
- dull,
- damp,
- dampen,
- tone down
2. Restrain or discourage
- "The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
synonym:
- damp
3. Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
- "Muffle the message"
synonym:
- dampen,
- deaden,
- damp
4. Lessen in force or effect
- "Soften a shock"
- "Break a fall"
synonym:
- dampen,
- damp,
- soften,
- weaken,
- break
adjective
1. Slightly wet
- "Clothes damp with perspiration"
- "A moist breeze"
- "Eyes moist with tears"
synonym:
- damp,
- dampish,
- moist
Examples of using
The damp weather affects his health.
Don't lie on the damp grass.
My socks are still damp.