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dampness Synonyms

Another word for dampness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or condition of being slightly wet or moist; moderate moisture diffused through the air or on a surface.

Usage Example

"A dehumidifier was installed in the basement to reduce the persistent moisture."

Strongest
moisture
moistness
humidity
Strong
wetness
dankness
clamminess
mugginess

Opposites of dampness

The opposite of dampness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dryness
aridity
aridness
parchedness
desiccation
See all opposites of dampness

• Nearby Words

damping
dampish
damply
dampness
damsel
damselfish
damson

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dampness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dampness
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