dampish
/ˈdæmpɪʃ/
ADJECTIVE
1. Slightly wet or moist
Somewhat damp or moist; containing a small amount of moisture without being completely wet or saturated.
1.1. Slightly moist surfaces and materials
Describes surfaces, clothing, paper, soil, or other materials that contain some moisture but are not thoroughly wet.
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Examples
- The paper left on the table became slightly dampish in the humid room.
- The old cellar had a dampish odor, typical of underground spaces.
Related Words
- damp
- dampness
- moist
- moistness
- moisture
- wetness
- humidity
- condensation
- sogginess
- saturation
1.2. Humid and moisture-laden atmosphere
Describes air or weather that contains considerable moisture, producing a humid, muggy, sticky, or slightly uncomfortable feeling.
Synonyms
- clammy
- close
- dank
- humid
- misty
- muggy
- oppressive
- stuffy
- sultry
- tropical
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Examples
- The air in the forest felt dampish after the morning rain.
- She hung the laundry outside, hoping it would dry despite the dampish weather.
- The hikers decided to rest in a sheltered spot to escape the dampish conditions on the trail.
Related Words
- humidity
- humidness
- mugginess
- stuffiness
- sultriness
- moisture
- mist
- fog
- vapor
- condensation