as in moist
slightly or moderately wet
the basement is still dampish even a week after that last rain caused some flooding
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Lightly salted chocolate frosting tops off a moist vanilla cake dotted with fresh raspberries.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Healthy roots will appear moist and will taper in thickness closer to the tip.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kelly Funk, President & CEO of Jackson & Perkins, advises laying pieces of damp cardboard on soil overnight to use it as a trap.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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When assessing a hat's dirtiness, look for visible stains or sweat marks and treat only those areas with a soft, damp cloth and detergent rather than washing the entire hat.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Dampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampish. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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