dampness
/ˈdæmpnɪs/
NOUN
1. The state or quality of being moist
The condition of containing or being covered with a moderate amount of moisture; the quality of being somewhat wet rather than completely dry.
1.1. Moisture in surfaces and materials
The presence of moisture in grass, soil, walls, fabrics, or other materials, often noticeable as a slightly wet or clammy condition.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- aridity
- dryness
Examples
- The morning dew added a refreshing dampness to the grass.
- The basement had a lingering dampness that needed to be addressed.
- The forest floor retained a pleasant dampness after a night of rain.
Related Words
1.2. Moisture in the air or atmosphere
The presence of water vapor or humidity in the surrounding air, sometimes producing a humid, muggy, or stuffy feeling.
Synonyms
- humidity
- humidness
- mugginess
- fogginess
- dankness
- steaminess
- stickiness
- stuffiness
- sultriness
Antonyms
- aridity
- dryness
Examples
- She could feel the cool dampness in the air as the rain approached.
- The towels never fully dried because of the constant dampness in the bathroom.
Related Words
- fog
- mist
- vapor
- steam
- dew
- condensation
- evaporation
- precipitation
- muggy
- humid
- sultry
- stuffy