Definition of Damp
Damp
damp
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
somewhat wet, having a bit of moisture;
e.g. He took the damp laundry out of the washer and put it into the dryer.
(adjective)
dull or sad, in low spirits;
e.g. They were all feeling a bit damp after seeing him so weak and ill.
(noun)
moisture or humidity in the air/atmosphere, on a surface, or in a substance, often having an unpleasant or harmful effect;
e.g. The damp in the air caused the door to swell so it wouldn't shut. We left the blankets in the sun to get the damp out of them.
(noun)
something that serves to restrict, control or discourage;
e.g. The heavy rain put a damp on our plans for a picnic.
(verb)
to reduce the oscillations or vibrations of something, often in order to reduce a sound's volume;
e.g. The walls have an insulating layer to damp the noise so that we don't disturb the neighbors.
(verb)
to add moisture to something, to make it slightly wet;
e.g. He used a spray bottle to damp a section of the fabric.
(verb)
to restrain/restrict something and limit its intensity, especially a state of affairs or an emotion;
e.g. She tried to damp her disappointment when she heard that he wouldn't be coming.
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