dampness
Translation
dampness, moisture, humidity
Examples
There was dampness on the walls.
There was dampness on the walls.
The dampness in the air was unpleasant.
The dampness in the air was unpleasant.
Grammar Patterns
((dampness)) + in/on + ((sth.)) You can feel the dampness in the cellar.
the + ((dampness)) + of + ((sth.)) The dampness of the climate is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moisture, humidity, wetness; Antonyms: dryness, aridity
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'damp' and the suffix '-ness', which creates nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Remember that the '-ness' suffix turns an adjective into a noun. So, 'damp' (adjective) becomes 'dampness' (noun).