English dictionary
damp
adjectivePronunciation
dæmp
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- slightly wet
noun
- a slight wetness
verb
- lessen in force or effect
verb
- make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
verb
- restrain or discourage
verb
- deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Example sentences
clothes damp with perspiration
a moist breeze
eyes moist with tears
soften a shock
break a fall
muffle the message
the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere