Damp

/damp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Moisture; a small amount of water.

There was a damp in the basement from the leaking pipe.

verb

To make something slightly wet.

She dampened the cloth before wiping the table.

To reduce the intensity of; diminish.

The teacher tried to damp the students' excitement.

adjective

Slightly wet; humid.

The grass was still damp from the morning dew.

Not dry; moist.

The air felt damp after the rain.

Middle English damp, from Old French damper, of uncertain origin.

damp squib

Something that fails to meet expectations.

dampened enthusiasm

Decreased excitement or interest.

moist

Slightly wet or damp.

humid

Marked by a relatively high level of water vapor in the atmosphere.

soggy

Heavily soaked or saturated with liquid.

Feeling down or uninspired.

I'm feeling a bit damp today, just not in the mood.

A situation that is disappointing or lacks excitement.

That party was so damp, we left early.