Pronunciation: /ˈdæmpən/
verb to make something slightly wet or moist
A1 I used a towel to dampen the spilled water on the floor.
A2 The rain dampened our picnic plans, but we had fun indoors instead.
B1 Adding too much flour can dampen the texture of the cake.
B2 The negative feedback did not dampen her enthusiasm for the project.
C1 The economic downturn dampened consumer confidence and spending.
C2 Despite the setbacks, she refused to let anything dampen her spirits.
adjective having a slight wetness or moisture
A1 The dampen towel was left out in the rain.
A2 The dampen clothes were hung up to dry.
B1 The dampen ground made it difficult to start a fire.
B2 The dampen weather put a damper on our outdoor plans.
C1 The dampen atmosphere in the room made it hard to breathe.
C2 The dampen spirits of the team were lifted after their victory.
formal The heavy rain did not dampen the spirits of the attendees at the outdoor event.
informal I hope the bad weather doesn't dampen our plans for the picnic.
slang Don't let his negative comments dampen your mood.
figurative Her enthusiasm was so infectious that it seemed to dampen any doubts or fears.
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