dampness

Plural: dampnesses

Noun

• The state or quality of being slightly wet or moist.
• a slight wetness
• Moderate humidity; moisture; moistness; the state or quality of being damp.
• The degree to which something is damp or moist.

Examples

• The dampness in the writing paper caused the ink to spread and smudge.
• The DAMPNESS of the board’s open spots made it hard to see clear scoring opportunities.

Synonyms

damp, moistness