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 Children have a higher sensitivity to not just mold spores but also indoor dampness. — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 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

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Noun

Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, says the severe thunderstorms are fueled by the large amount of moisture in the air.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
Workers then lower these containers into bedrock shafts, surrounding them with swellable bentonite clay to absorb moisture and block movement.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

Beyond making buildings more comfortable, air conditioning has supported industrial processes, laboratories, hospitals, and data centers where temperature and humidity control matter.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Wind gusts could reach 40 to 60 mph in some areas, accompanied by low humidity.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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