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Damply: meaning, definitions and examples

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damply

 

[ ˈdæmpli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a wet manner

Damply refers to the manner of being slightly wet or moist. It is often used to describe conditions or sensations that involve a degree of humidity or moisture.

Synonyms

humidly, moistly, wetly

Examples of usage

  • The ground was damply covered in morning dew.
  • She walked damply through the misty forest.
  • The towels were left damply hanging on the rack.

Translations

Translations of the word "damply" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humidamente

🇮🇳 गीले तरीके से

🇩🇪 feucht

🇮🇩 dengan lembab

🇺🇦 вологістю

🇵🇱 wilgotnie

🇯🇵 湿った状態で

🇫🇷 humidement

🇪🇸 húmedamente

🇹🇷 nemli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 축축하게

🇸🇦 بشكل رطب

🇨🇿 vlhce

🇸🇰 vlhko

🇨🇳 潮湿地

🇸🇮 vlažno

🇮🇸 rakvandi

🇰🇿 ылғалды түрде

🇬🇪 სველად

🇦🇿 nəmli şəkildə

🇲🇽 húmedamente

Word origin

The word 'damply' derives from the adjective 'damp,' which has its roots in Middle English 'damp' meaning 'moist' or 'wet.' The Old French word 'damp' or 'dampe' (meaning 'moisture, humidity') also contributed to this. The usage of damping objects or surfaces goes back to earlier forms, suggesting a state of being not fully dry. The adverbial form 'damply' emerged to describe an action or condition characterized by slight wetness, enhancing the descriptive quality of language to convey sensory experiences. The transformation through language shows a rich tapestry of evolution reflecting how societies perceive and articulate experiences related to moisture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,716, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.