dampening

/ˈdæmpənɪŋ/ /ˈdæmpn̩ɪŋ/

verb

To make damp or moist; to make slightly wet.

Examples :

"The light rain was dampening the picnic blanket. "

verb

To become damp or moist.

Examples :

"The morning dew was dampening the grass. "

weather nature environment condition

verb

To depress; to check; to make dull; to lessen.

Examples :

"The bad weather was dampening our plans for a picnic. "

action condition process

verb

To become damped or deadened.

Examples :

"The heavy rain was dampening our spirits for the picnic. "

condition sound physics

noun

The act of making or becoming damp.

Examples :

"The dampening of the cloth before wiping the counter helped it pick up more dust. "

weather environment condition nature

Meanings

Examples :

"The light rain was dampening the picnic blanket. "

Examples :

"The morning dew was dampening the grass. "

Examples :

"The bad weather was dampening our plans for a picnic. "

Examples :

"The heavy rain was dampening our spirits for the picnic. "

Examples :

"The dampening of the cloth before wiping the counter helped it pick up more dust. "

Related Words

becoming verb

To arrive, come (to a place).

blanket noun

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

morning noun

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

lessen verb

To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

slightly adverb

Slenderly; delicately.

weather noun

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

counter noun

One who counts

depress verb

To press down.

deadened verb

To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

picnic noun

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

become verb

To arrive, come (to a place).

spirits noun

The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.