dampness
/ˈdampnəs
/noun [mass noun]
The state or condition of being slightly wet: the dampness in the air...
- They are concerned that heavy natural dampness in the wetland area could spell trouble for residents' health if homes are built there.
- Its beauty is dependent on its dampness and greenness, and it looks awful when it is too dry.
- In the winter dampness, the smell of the mule dung and the mangoes was suffocating.
Synonyms
moisture, damp, humidity, wetness, wet, water, liquid, condensation, steam, vapour, clamminess, mugginess, dankness, wateriness;
rain, raininess, dew, drizzle, precipitation, spray;
perspiration, sweat