damp implies a slight or moderate absorption and often connotes an unpleasant degree of moisture.

Damp, humid, moist mean slightly wet. Damp usually implies slight and extraneous wetness, generally undesirable or unpleasant unless the result of intention: a damp cellar; to put a damp cloth on a …

DAMP meaning: 1. slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable: 2. water in the air, in…. Learn more.

1. slightly wet; moist: a damp cellar; a damp towel. 2. unenthusiastic; dejected; depressed: a rather damp reception. n. 3. moisture; humidity; moist air.

Definition of damp adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant. The cottage was cold and damp. It feels damp in here. Wipe the surface with a …

Mar 27, 2025 · Discover the essentials of dampness in your home. Learn about types of damp, including rising, penetrating & condensation, common causes etc

Jan 20, 2026 · damp (third-person singular simple present damps, present participle damping, simple past and past participle damped) (transitive) To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations …

Damp refers to a state or condition characterized by the presence of moisture, humidity, wetness, or slight and often unpleasant moisture. It can also refer to the act of lessening, diminishing, or reducing …

Something that's damp is slightly wet or soggy. If your shoes are damp when you enter your friend's white-carpeted house, you should probably take them off.

What Causes Damp? Damp and mould are caused by excess moisture. Moisture in buildings can be caused by leaking pipes, rising damp in basements or ground floors, or rain seeping in because of …