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DAMP

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Damp.

How to pronounce damp:

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Damp - as a noun

A slight wetness

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampness13moistness11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wetness10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Damp - as an adjective satellite

Slightly wet

Example: "Clothes damp with perspiration"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampish15moist7

Damp - as a verb

Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampen11dull5muffle14mute6tone down

Restrain or discourage

Example: "The sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"

Make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

Example: "Muffle the message"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampen11deaden8

Lessen in force or effect

Example: "Soften a shock"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11dampen11soften9weaken13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blunt7deaden8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Damp - as an adjective

In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.

Example: "The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down."

Despondent; dispirited, downcast.

Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.

Example Sentences

"I hung my damp clothes up to dry."
"The basement always smells musty and damp."
"Her hair was damp from the rain."
"The ground was still damp from the morning dew."
"We found a damp towel left in the bathroom."
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Word Game Points

Is DAMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, damp is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DAMP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DAMP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, damp is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAMP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DAMP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, damp is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAMP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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