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damp
01
slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
dampest
Comparative
damper
gradable
Examples
The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom.
02
having a state of low spirits or feeling downcast
Examples
He felt damp after hearing the disappointing news.
Damp
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
damps
Examples
The damp in the air made the morning feel chilly.
02
a setback that reduces enthusiasm or joy
Examples
The unexpected rain put a damp on their outdoor plans.
03
a gas, such as black damp or firedamp, that can be harmful, especially in mining
Examples
Miners were warned about the presence of damp in the tunnels.
to damp
01
to reduce the intensity of a fire by limiting the air supply
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
damp
3rd person singular
damps
past simple
damped
past participle
damped
Examples
He damped the fire for the night to keep it manageable.
Examples
He attempted to damp his excitement when he heard the news.
Examples
The sudden change in mood damped her voice, making it barely audible.
Examples
She damped the cloth before wiping down the table.
Examples
The ground began to damp after the morning rain.
Lexical Tree
dampish
damply
dampness
damp
