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damply

|damp-ly|

/ˈdæmpli/

(damp)

slightly wet

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Noun	Verb	Verb	Verb	Adjective
damp	damps	damps	damped	damped	damping	damper	dampest	damps	dampness	damping	damped	dampen	damped

Etymology

Etymology Information

'damply' originates from the Middle English word 'damp,' which meant 'moist' or 'humid.'

Historical Evolution

'damp' changed from the Middle English word 'damp' and eventually became the modern English word 'damply' by adding the suffix '-ly.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'moist' or 'humid,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a damp manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a damp manner; slightly wet or moist.

The clothes were left damply on the line after the rain.

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Last updated: 2025/04/26 20:08