What does dampness mean?
Dampness means Moderate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp..
Dampness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Moderate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp..
Definitions by Sense
- Moderate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp.
- The degree to which something is damp or moist.
Example Sentences
With 3,600 h.p. underfoot, acceleration was reasonably brisk, but the flickering wheel-slip indicator light showed the prudence of not putting full power through the traction motors while there were traces of early-morning dampness on the rails.
They hadn't reckoned with the attendant personality disorders, which the coldness, the darkness, the dampness, the crampedness and the loneliness were doing nothing to decrease.
The dampness in the writing paper caused the ink to spread and smudge.
Synonyms for dampness
Antonyms for dampness
Related Words
Word Forms
- dampnesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dampness?
Common synonyms include damp, moistness.
What is the opposite of dampness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dampness in a sentence?
With 3,600 h.p. underfoot, acceleration was reasonably brisk, but the flickering wheel-slip indicator light showed the prudence of not putting full power through the traction motors while there were traces of early-morning dampness on the rails.
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