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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This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026 -
Adding sour cream ensures the finished sheet cake is moist, while a swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon adds just the right amount of flavor.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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Xaisomboun province, Laos — Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Pest Management Without Harming Fireflies The one downside of creating a habitat for fireflies is that the damp environment can also cause mosquitoes and other pests to multiply.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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