as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
the basement is still dampish even a week after that last rain caused some flooding
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The result is a hefty cake with a moist, tender crumb that needs little to no frosting (think of pound cake or banana bread).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Jacob’s Ladder Also known as Greek valerian, Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) thrives in woodland settings with rich, consistently moist soil and cooler temperatures.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fill it with damp potting mix and insert the cuttings in the soil about 1/2 inch deep.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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