damp (81 synonym found)

Sort damp by:    Alphabetically | Length | Random | Definition



Definition of damp:

(adj) : being in a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist; pertaining to or affected by noxious vapours; dejected, stupified
"o'erspread with a damp sweat and holy fear - Dryden"
(n) : moisture; humidity; fog; fogginess; vapor; dejection; depression; cloud of the mind
"night . . . with black air Accompanied, with damps and dreadful gloom. - Milton"
(v) : to dampen; to render damp; to moisten; to make humid, or moderately wet; as, to damp cloth; to put out, as fire; to depress or deject; to deaden; to cloud; to check or restrain, as action or vigor; to make dull; to weaken; to discourage
"to damp your tender hopes - Akenside"
History
This word has been
viewed 6,402 times.


Still working on your text?

Finding the right words is only half the battle. If your website isn't turning visitors into customers, we'll show you exactly why.

Get a Free Website Audit →







Related searches
for damp:



Most Recent


Most Popular

Definition of damp:

(adj) : being in a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist; pertaining to or affected by noxious vapours; dejected, stupified
"o'erspread with a damp sweat and holy fear - Dryden"
(n) : moisture; humidity; fog; fogginess; vapor; dejection; depression; cloud of the mind
"night . . . with black air Accompanied, with damps and dreadful gloom. - Milton"
(v) : to dampen; to render damp; to moisten; to make humid, or moderately wet; as, to damp cloth; to put out, as fire; to depress or deject; to deaden; to cloud; to check or restrain, as action or vigor; to make dull; to weaken; to discourage
"to damp your tender hopes - Akenside"
Get a free website audit from Next Wave ServicesGet a free website audit from Next Wave Services

Back to Top