CEFR A2

damper

adjective

Meaning

Slightly wet, especially in a way that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Examples

The basement was always damp and musty.
My socks were damp after walking through the wet grass.

Synonyms: moist, wet, soggy, humid

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damper (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dæmp/

Definition

Slightly wet, especially in a way that is unpleasant or uncomfortable.

Examples

The basement was always damp and musty.
My socks were damp after walking through the wet grass.
He wrung out his damp clothes.

How to Use damper

damp with (prepositional phrase): Slightly wet with a particular substance. — "His shirt was damp with sweat."
damp down (phrasal verb): To reduce the level of activity or intensity of something. — "The government tried to dampen down public anger."

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