Synonyms of dampness

dampness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moisture
• humidity
• damp
• moistness
• wetness
• stuffiness
• mugginess
• sultriness
• clamminess
• stickiness
• sogginess
• dankness
• soddenness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dryness
• dehydration
• aridity
• dehumidification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dampness

After cleaning, go over the surface with a dry pad to remove any remaining dampness for a streak-free finish. — Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 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