damp

Describes something that is slightly wet, often in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way.

ruОписывает что-то слегка влажное, часто неприятным или некомфортным образом.esDescribe algo ligeramente húmedo, a menudo de manera desagradable o incómoda.frQualifie quelque chose de légèrement humide, souvent d'une manière désagréable ou inconfortable.deBeschreibt etwas, das leicht feucht ist, oft auf unangenehme oder ungemütliche Weise; auch für Luft oder Wetter, die Feuchtigkeit enthalten.ptDescreve algo levemente úmido, muitas vezes de forma desagradável ou desconfortável.zh形容物体或空气略微潮湿，常带有让人不适或不快的意味。arيصف شيئًا رطبًا قليلًا أو ندِيًّا، غالبًا بطريقة غير مريحة أو منفّرة.

1. Slightly wet A2 formal

   Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.

   • The towel is still damp after the shower.
   • The ground was damp from the morning dew.
   • She wiped the table with a damp cloth.

   ruВлажныйeshúmedofrhumidedeFeuchtptÚmidozh潮湿的arرطب

   Synonymes: clammydankhumidmoistmuggywet

   Antonymes: ariddryparched

2. Humid or moist A2 formal

   Having a noticeable amount of moisture in the air or on a surface.

   • The basement feels damp and musty.
   • The weather is damp and cold today.
   • Damp conditions can cause mold to grow.

   ruВлажныйeshúmedofrhumidedeFeuchtptÚmidozh潮湿arرَطْب

   Synonymes: clammydankdewyhumidmoistmuggysoggysteamywet

   Antonymes: ariddry

• damper comparative form
• dampest superlative form

indénombrable

A noun referring to slight wetness, moisture, or humidity in the air or on a surface.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее легкую влажность, сырость или влагу в воздухе или на поверхности.esSustantivo que designa una ligera humedad, sensación de mojado o presencia de vapor de agua en el aire o sobre una superficie.frNom désignant une légère humidité, une moiteur ou de l'humidité dans l'air ou sur une surface.deSubstantiv, das eine leichte Feuchtigkeit, Nässe oder Feuchte in der Luft oder auf einer Oberfläche bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma leve umidade, especialmente a umidade fria e desagradável presente no ar ou na superfície de algo.zh名词，指轻微的潮湿、湿气，或物体表面、空气中含有的水分。arاسم يدل على رطوبة خفيفة أو نداوة أو بلل قليل في الهواء أو على سطح.

1. Moisture in the air or on a surface B1 formal

   Slight wetness or moisture, often in the air or on a surface.

   • The damp in the basement caused the wood to rot.
   • You can feel the damp in the air after the rain.
   • The walls were covered with damp due to poor ventilation.

   ruВлажностьesHumedad en el aire o en una superficiefrhumiditédeFeuchtigkeitptUmidadezh潮湿arرطوبة

   Synonymes: clamminessdampnessdanknesshumiditymoisturemugginesswetness

2. Unpleasant humidity B1 informal

   Uncomfortable or unhealthy moisture, especially in a building or environment.

   • The house had a persistent damp that made it smell musty.
   • They installed a dehumidifier to reduce the damp.
   • The damp in the old cottage was hard to get rid of.

   ruСыростьeshumedadfrHumidité malsainedeFeuchtigkeitptUmidadezh潮湿arرطوبة مزعجة

   Synonymes: clamminessdampnessdanknesshumiditymoisturemugginesswetness

• damps plural form
• damps' possessive plural form
• damp's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something slightly wet or reducing the intensity, force, or enthusiasm of something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по увлажнению чего-либо или снижению интенсивности, силы или энтузиазма чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para humedecer algo o para reducir la intensidad, fuerza o entusiasmo de algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'humidifier quelque chose ou de réduire l'intensité, la force ou l'enthousiasme de quelque chose.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um das Befeuchten von etwas oder das Verringern von Intensität, Stärke oder Begeisterung für etwas zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de umedecer algo ou de reduzir a intensidade, a força ou o entusiasmo de algo.zh动词，表示使某物变潮湿，或指削弱、降低某种强度、力量或热情。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إضافة الرطوبة إلى شيء ما أو تخفيف حدّة شيء أو قوته أو حماسه.

1. Make slightly wet B1 formal

   To make something slightly wet or moist.

   • She damped the cloth before cleaning the surface.
   • He damped his hair to style it better.
   • The gardener damped the soil around the new plants.

   ruУвлажнитьesHumedecer ligeramentefrHumidifier légèrementdeBefeuchtenptUmedecerzh使潮湿arترطيب

   Synonymes: bedewdampenmoistensprinklewet

   Antonymes: dry

2. Reduce or diminish B2 formal

   To reduce the intensity, enthusiasm, or force of something.

   • The bad news damped their spirits for the rest of the day.
   • The rain damped the crowd's excitement for the outdoor concert.
   • His criticism damped her enthusiasm for the project.

   ruОслабитьesAmortiguar, atenuarfrRéduire ou diminuerdeDämpfenptReduzir ou diminuirzh减弱arيُخْفِض

   Synonymes: checkcurbdampendeadendecreasediminishdiscouragedisheartendullinhibitlessenmoderatemufflemutereducerestrainstiflesuppresstemperweaken

   Antonymes: amplifyboostenhanceheightenincreaseintensify

• damped past participle
• damped past simple
• damping present participle
• damps third person singular