DAMPNESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

dampness

noun

Definition of dampness

as in moisture

the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the dampness in the air made a mess of my new hairstyle

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Recent Examples of dampness That makes controlling dampness in your home one of the most effective prevention and elimination strategies. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026 Dry surfaces, working ventilation, low humidity and the lack of competing odors from food, trash, dampness or pets all matter more than any candle. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 How To Get Rid Of Smells A damp smell coming from your wicker furniture is usually due to mold, mildew, or general dampness. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Unlike the race itself – which must stop at the first whiff of dampness and did for about 12 minutes today – fun will happen, rain or shine. — Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026 Be sure to feel the soil dampness consistently, and definitely before watering. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026 The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 That extra dampness makes a difference — waiting until skin is completely dry means missing out on that moisture-sealing benefit. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Cloudy skies will be the rule, along with a general dampness to the air and ground. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Consider soil type, amount of sun, moisture, drainage and your design requirements.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
El Niño is a climate occurrence in which the surface waters of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually warm, increasing moisture in the atmosphere.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

Players had to contend with difficult conditions this summer, from challenging altitudes to sweltering heat and humidity.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Blazing pavement and relentless humidity can cause your car’s air conditioning system to work overtime just to keep the cabin comfortable.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

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