noun
- plural of dankness; the quality or state of being damp and cold, often in an unpleasant way
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically refers to multiple instances or types of dampness
Examples
- The danknesses of the basement made it uncomfortable to spend time there.
- After the flood, various danknesses persisted throughout the house for weeks.
- The cave's danknesses were evident in the moss growing on every surface.
- She complained about the danknesses in the old cellar whenever she had to retrieve supplies.
- The danknesses of the swamp made it difficult for hikers to explore the area.