dampened
The word “dampened” has 2 syllables: dam-pened.
It's pronounced as /ˈdæmpənd/.
What is synonym and antonym for dampened?
In the thesaurus, “dampened” has 29 synonyms and 37 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dampened along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dampened
- blunted
- crestfallen
- damped
- deadened
- decreased
- despondent
- diminished
- discouraged
- disheartened
- dispirited
- drained
- dulled
- exhausted
- flushed
- gloomy
- glum
- moistened
- morose
- numbed
- reduced
- rinsed
- subdued
- subsided
- undermined
- washed
- weakened
- wet
- wetted
- wore
Antonyms for dampened
- amplified
- aroused
- augmented
- braced
- cheerful
- consolidated
- deepened
- dried
- elated
- encouraged
- energized
- enhanced
- enlivened
- freshened
- happy
- heartened
- heightened
- inspirited
- intensified
- invigorated
- new
- newborn
- quickened
- reborn
- recreated
- refreshed
- regenerated
- renewed
- resuscitated
- revived
- roused
- sharpened
- stimulated
- stirred
- strengthened
- vitalized
- vivified
Meanings of dampened
- verb
- To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.
- To become damp or moist.
- To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.
- To become damped or deadened.
Example Sentences
- The unexpected downpour dampened the spirits of the outdoor event attendees.
- Despite the criticism, her enthusiasm remained undeterred and not dampened.
- The economic downturn dampened the hopes of many aspiring entrepreneurs.
- The news of the delay in the project dampened the team's excitement.
- Even in the face of setbacks, their resolve was not dampened, they continued with determination.
On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dampened, such as: amplified, aroused, augmented, blunted, braced, cheerful, consolidated.
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Related Words
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deadened
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- suppressed
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- unfeeling
- unresponsive
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