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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Adjective
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Just keep the soil consistently moist with an inch of water per week (more if temperatures sizzle and rain is scarce).—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026 -
The advancing hot, dry air is actually heavier than muggy air, and this dry air pushes the moist air upward, disrupting the cap.—
Perry Samson,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Use a damp mop with a wood-specific cleaner, avoiding harsh chemicals and excessive water.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Water deeply but less often, keeping the soil damp but not soggy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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