damp
word
/ˈdæmp/
damp
/dˈæmp/
damp
Definition
Slightly wet, usually in a way that is not completely dry but also not soaked. Can describe air, clothes, walls, or places.
Usage & Nuances
'Damp' is neutral; not as strong as 'wet'. Common with 'floor', 'air', 'clothes'. Implies slight discomfort or unpleasantness. Do not confuse with 'humid' (used mainly for air/weather) or 'moist' (more positive).
Spanish: húmedo - mojado (ligeramente)Portuguese (BR): úmido - molhado (levemente)Portuguese (PT): húmido - molhado (ligeiramente)Chinese (Simplified): 潮湿的 - 微湿的Chinese (Traditional): 潮濕的 - 微濕的Hindi: नम - हल्का गीलाArabic: رَطِب - مُبتل قليلاًBengali: আর্দ্র - স্যাঁতসেঁতেRussian: влажный - сыройJapanese: 湿ったVietnamese: ẩm - ẩm ướt (nhẹ)Korean: 축축한Turkish: nemli - rutubetliUrdu: نم - ہلکا گیلاIndonesian: lembap
Example Sentences
The towels are still damp after washing.
basic
The walls feel damp in the basement.
basic
It's damp outside after the rain.
basic
My jacket got a bit damp in the drizzle.
natural
Don’t leave your shoes in here—they’ll get damp.
natural
"This room always feels a bit damp during winter," she said.
natural