damp
In a state between dry and wetIn a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
» My hair is still damp.
Meine Haare sind noch feucht. — Manfredo
У мене все ще вологе волосся. — deniko
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3 sensesIn a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.
The paint is still damp, so please don't touch it.
feucht
сыро́йsyrój
сирийsyryj, воло́гийvolóhyj, во́гкийvóhkyj
(figuratively)Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.
- slightly wet
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Origin
From Middle English dampen (“to stifle; suffocate”), from Old English damp, from Proto-GerFrom Middle English dampen (“to stifle; suffocate”), from Old English damp, from Proto-Germanic *dampaz.
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Forms
damper, dampestSynonyms
7 synonymsWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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