Damp
/dæmp/
noun
Moisture; humidity; dampness.
Fog; fogginess; vapor.
Dejection or depression; something that spoils a positive emotion (such as enjoyment, satisfaction, expectation or courage) or a desired activity.
verb
To dampen; to make moderately wet
“to damp cloth”
To put out, as fire; to weaken, restrain, or make dull.
To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy).
Synonyms: moisten
adjective
In a state between dry and wet; moderately wet; moist.
“The lawn was still damp so we decided not to sit down.”
Despondent; dispirited, downcast.
Permitting the possession of alcoholic beverages, but not their sale.