Damp and Washed

Damp

Damp adjective - Containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture.
Usage example: the damp air made 85 degrees feel like 105

Washed and damp are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Washed" instead an adjective "Damp".

Nearby Words: dampen, dampened, damper, damped, dampness

Washed

Washed adjective - Containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water.
Usage example: washed city streets glistened with the light of the lampposts

Damp and washed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damp" instead the word "Washed" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: wash, washing, washy, washer, washable

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Borderlands He says "Don't worry if the money is damp, I just washed my hands." Affably Evil: General Knoxx just wants to finish his job of dealing with you and get out of Pandora as quick as he can.
  • Also, watch out for Embarrassing Damp Sheets (and ruined, bloody clothes to be washed).
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