Dampening (Noun)
Meaning
The act of making something slightly wet.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The fire pit was too close to the outdoor furniture, resulting in the dampening of the cushions every time someone made s'mores.
- Her fingers underwent a slight dampening from holding the wet bouquet for so long during the photo shoot.
- Walking in the morning fog led to a gradual dampening of his hair, making it difficult to style afterwards.
- As the tear fell from her eye, it caused a faint dampening on her cheek, visible in the light.
- Dew was collecting on the petals of the flower, resulting in a soft and pleasant dampening that lasted until noon.