Damp: meaning, definitions and examples

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damp

[ dæmp ]

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weather

Slightly wet or moist, often in a way that is unpleasant.

Synonyms

humid, moist, wet

Examples of usage

The ground was damp after the rain.
Her clothes felt damp from being outside in the fog.
The basement had a damp, musty smell.

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informal

A feeling of dejection or discouragement.

Synonyms

dejection, despair, discouragement

Examples of usage

She couldn't shake off the damp that had settled over her since the bad news.
He was in a damp of despair after losing the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "damp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 úmido

🇮🇳 नम

🇩🇪 feucht

🇮🇩 lembab

🇺🇦 вологий

🇵🇱 wilgotny

🇯🇵 湿った (shimetta)

🇫🇷 humide

🇪🇸 húmedo

🇹🇷 nemli

🇰🇷 습한 (seuphan)

🇸🇦 رطب

🇨🇿 vlhký

🇸🇰 vlhký

🇨🇳 潮湿 (cháoshī)

🇸🇮 vlažen

🇮🇸 rakt

🇰🇿 ылғал

🇬🇪 სველი (sveli)

🇦🇿 nəm

🇲🇽 húmedo

Word origin

The word 'damp' originated from the Middle English word 'dampen', which means to suffocate or extinguish. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to moisture or humidity. The term has been used in various contexts to describe wetness or discouragement.