damp implies a slight or moderate absorption and often connotes an unpleasant degree of moisture.

DAMP meaning: 1. slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable: 2. water in the air, in…. Learn more.

1. slightly wet; moist: a damp cellar; a damp towel. 2. unenthusiastic; dejected; depressed: a rather damp reception. n. 3. moisture; humidity; moist air.

Something that's damp is slightly wet or soggy. If your shoes are damp when you enter your friend's white-carpeted house, you should probably take them off.

Apr 25, 2026 · Unceasing, soaking rain was falling; the very lamps seemed obscured by the damp upon the glass, and their light reached but to a little distance from the posts.

Damp usually implies slight and extraneous wetness, generally undesirable or unpleasant unless the result of intention: a damp cellar; to put a damp cloth on a patient's forehead.Humid is applied to …

The climate is damp, hot and malarious. Alondra walked into the room with some tissues and a damp rag. The cave was damp and cool, but she was warm and cozy. Part of her hair was still damp due to …