Sound Engineering Terms

verb to make something slightly wet or moist

adjective having a slight wetness or moisture

• The heavy rain did not dampen the spirits of the attendees at the outdoor event.
• I hope the bad weather doesn't dampen our plans for the picnic.
• Don't let his negative comments dampen your mood.
• Her enthusiasm was so infectious that it seemed to dampen any doubts or fears.

verb past tense of the verb 'wash out', meaning to remove or fade away through the action of washing or exposure to the elements

adjective having lost color or brightness; faded

• The colors of the painting looked washed out after years of exposure to sunlight.
• I don't like wearing that shirt anymore, it looks all washed out.
• The party was so boring, everyone looked washed out by the end of the night.
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were washed out after she lost her voice.