dampish

adjective

Definition of dampishnext
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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  1. moist
  2. damp
Adjective
  • The moist bacteria-and-fungus-breeding environment created within shoes is something most of us try to ignore.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Place in a Sunny Spot Position your pot in a spot that receives full sun—at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily—and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of moist
Adjective
  • Like many inland dikes, the barrier in agricultural fields near the small town of Waddinxveen, east of The Hague, is made of peat that needs to be damp to be strong enough to hold back water.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In the hallway that night, Miriam had moved close to touch Birdie’s flushed cheek, damp and hot with the sickness.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of damp
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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