DAMPNESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

dampness

noun

Definition of dampness

as in moisture

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the dampness in the air made a mess of my new hairstyle

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Recent Examples of dampness After cleaning, go over the surface with a dry pad to remove any remaining dampness for a streak-free finish. — Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026 Dry surfaces, working ventilation, low humidity and the lack of competing odors from food, trash, dampness or pets all matter more than any candle. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 How To Get Rid Of Smells A damp smell coming from your wicker furniture is usually due to mold, mildew, or general dampness. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Unlike the race itself – which must stop at the first whiff of dampness and did for about 12 minutes today – fun will happen, rain or shine. — Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026 Be sure to feel the soil dampness consistently, and definitely before watering. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026 The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 That extra dampness makes a difference — waiting until skin is completely dry means missing out on that moisture-sealing benefit. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Cloudy skies will be the rule, along with a general dampness to the air and ground. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Skies will be overcast to mostly cloudy Monday morning with high amounts of moisture in the air.

— Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
The latter is critical in preventing pockets of pooling water, maintaining a taut outer skin that doesn't flap around in the wind, and keeping the rainfly from sticking to the inner tent and leading to interior moisture.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

The low humidity and dry conditions will not help the fire threat.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Construction in the remote canyon presented difficulties, including limited working space, persistent humidity and fog, and the need for regular checks of the steel structure.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

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