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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The setup is certainly there, though with a dry plume of air sitting on top of much more moist air just ahead of a cold front that is expected to pass early on Wednesday.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Because a shower is a humid, moist environment, shower curtains and liners are prone to mold and mildew as well as soap scum and other grime.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sprinkle baking soda on the damp area and leave for 15 to 30 minutes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Wipe down the leaves with a damp cloth to clean the dust.—
Lauren Wellbank,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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