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Meaning of dampness
The state of being damp or wet
Etymology of dampness
The word "dampness" originated from the Old English word "dampian" meaning to make damp or to dampen, and the Old Norse word "dampna" meaning to become damp or to dampen
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of being damp or wet
Synonyms
humidity
moisture
wetness
damp
mugginess
stickiness
clamminess
sogginess
soddenness
saturation
heaviness
closeness
sultriness
swelteringness
miasma
fog
mist
haze
vapor
steam
fogginess
mistiness
haziness
vaporiness
steaminess
claminess
chilliness
chill
coldness
wet
dampish
moistness
humidity
mugginess
Definitions
- The quality of being damp, especially in a way that is unpleasant or unhealthy
- * A slight degree of wetness, especially in the air
Usage Examples
- The dampness in the basement made it difficult to store furniture
- * The air was filled with dampness after the storm
- * The dampness in the walls caused mold to grow
Antonyms
dryness
aridity
desiccation
parchedness
dryness
crispness
freshness
coolness
warmth
heat
sunshine
clearness
brightness
airiness
lightness
breeziness
windiness