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damp
01
slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way
Example
The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom.
Her clothes became damp from the light drizzle during the walk.
The basement felt damp and musty after heavy rainfall seeped in through cracks.
02
having a state of low spirits or feeling downcast
Example
He felt damp after hearing the disappointing news.
The team's damp mood was noticeable after their defeat.
She had a damp expression, reflecting her inner sadness.
Damp
Example
The damp in the air made the morning feel chilly.
I could feel the damp on my clothes after walking in the rain.
The basement had a persistent damp that needed to be addressed.
02
a setback that reduces enthusiasm or joy
Example
The unexpected rain put a damp on their outdoor plans.
His negative comments acted as a damp to her excitement.
She felt a damp over the celebration when bad news arrived.
03
a gas, such as black damp or firedamp, that can be harmful, especially in mining
Example
Miners were warned about the presence of damp in the tunnels.
She wore a mask to protect herself from the effects of the damp.
Exposure to the damp caused respiratory issues for some employees.
to damp
01
to reduce the intensity of a fire by limiting the air supply
Example
He damped the fire for the night to keep it manageable.
As the evening went on, she damped the flames to preserve the embers.
After cooking, they damped the fire to prevent it from getting out of control.
Example
He attempted to damp his excitement when he heard the news.
She tried to damp her anger during the meeting.
They worked to damp any fears about the project ’s future.
Example
The sudden change in mood damped her voice, making it barely audible.
He damped his voice to avoid disturbing the others during the serious discussion.
The heavy curtains damped the sound of traffic from the busy street outside.
Example
She damped the cloth before wiping down the table.
The gardener damped the soil to prepare for planting.
He damped his hair to style it more easily.
Example
The ground began to damp after the morning rain.
The fabric will damp if left outside too long.
The air can damp in humid weather.
