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- DictionaryDamp·en/ˈdampən/
verb
- 1. make slightly wet: "the fine rain dampened her face"
- 2. make less strong or intense: "nothing could dampen her enthusiasm"
The meaning of DAMPEN is to check or diminish the activity or vigor of : deaden. How to use dampen in a sentence.
DAMPEN definition: 1. to make something slightly wet: 2. to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment…. Learn more.
Dampen definition: to make damp; moisten. See examples of DAMPEN used in a sentence.
To dampen something is to stifle it, to lessen its effect, or to moisten it. Getting a cold will dampen your enthusiasm.
DAMPEN meaning: 1. to make something slightly wet: 2. to make feelings, especially of excitement or enjoyment…. Learn more.
dampen something to make something such as a feeling or a reaction less strong. None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project. She wasn't going to let anything dampen her spirits today. See dampen in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: dampen.
To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense. Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm. [VERB noun] I hate to dampen your spirits but aren't you overlooking a couple of minor points. [VERB noun] Synonyms: reduce, check, moderate, dash More Synonyms of dampen.
Definition of dampen verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To dampen something such as someone's enthusiasm or excitement means to make it less lively or intense. 1. To dampen something down means the same as to dampen it.
dampen definition: 1. to make something less strong: 2. to make something slightly wet. Learn more.
