noun
- plural of dampness; the state or quality of being slightly wet or moist
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances or types of moisture
Examples
- The dampnesses in the basement made it uncomfortable to store books there.
- After the rain, various dampnesses lingered on the leaves and grass.
- She noticed several dampnesses forming on the walls due to poor ventilation.
- The different dampnesses across the rooms suggested uneven humidity levels.
- Morning dampnesses gradually evaporated as the sun rose higher.