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dampened

UK
/ˈdæmpənd/
US
/ˈdæmpənəd/
dampened out
dampened out

Translations

dampenedadjective
more dampened
Comp.
most dampened
Super.
UK
/ˈdæmpənd/
US
/ˈdæmpənd/
The dampened towel was perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
La serviette humide était parfaite pour se rafraîchir par une journée chaude.
The news of the cancellation dampened their excitement for the event.
La nouvelle de l'annulation a atténué leur enthousiasme pour l'événement.
Synonyms
moistened
damp
wet
humid
soggy
Antonyms
dry
arid
dampenedpast participle
UK
/ˈdæmpənd/
US
/ˈdæmpənd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb 'dampen'.
humideAu sens de « légèrement mouillé ».
Their dampened enthusiasm was obvious after the disappointing announcement.
Leur enthousiasme humide était évident après l'annonce décevante.
atténuéAu sens figuré, pour une intensité ou un enthousiasme réduits.
Their dampened enthusiasm was obvious after the disappointing announcement.
Leur enthousiasme atténué était évident après l'annonce décevante.
Synonyms
damped
subdued
muted
muffled
deadened
softened
blunted
diminished
attenuated
suppressed
stifled
quelled
restrained
checked
dampenverb

dampened

Past Simple

dampened
Past Simple
dampened
Past Participle
dampening
Gerund
UK
/ˈdæmpən/
US
/ˈdæmpən/
humidifierLégèrement.
She used a spray bottle to dampen the fabric before ironing.
Elle a utilisé un vaporisateur pour humidifier le tissu avant de le repasser.
atténuerAu sens figuré.
The unexpected news did little to dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
La nouvelle inattendue a peu atténué son enthousiasme pour le projet.
amortirEn parlant d’un bruit, d’une vibration ou d’une oscillation.
Heavy curtains help dampen the noise coming from the street.
De lourds rideaux aident à amortir le bruit provenant de la rue.
Synonyms
moisten
wet
soak
saturate
deaden
reduce
lessen
dull
Antonyms
dry
dry out
dampenpast participle

dampened

Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that has been made slightly wet or whose intensity/spirits have been reduced.
humideLégèrement mouillé.
She wiped the table with a dampened cloth.
Elle a essuyé la table avec un chiffon humide.
atténuéAu sens figuré.
There was a dampened mood in the room after the announcement.
L’ambiance était atténuée dans la salle après l’annonce.
Synonyms
moistened
wetted
damp
moist
soggy
waterlogged
muted
subdued
muffled
deadened
diminished
blunted
attenuated
reduced
lessened
deflated
checked
quelled
suppressed
stifled

Definitions

dampenedadjective
Slightly wet or moist.
The dampened towel was perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
Having reduced intensity or strength, often referring to emotions or enthusiasm.
The news of the cancellation dampened their excitement for the event.
dampenedpast participle
Made slightly wet or rendered less intense; past participle of ‘dampen’ used adjectivally.
Their dampened enthusiasm was obvious after the disappointing announcement.
dampenverb
To make something slightly wet.
She used a spray bottle to dampen the fabric before ironing.
To make something less strong or intense.
The unexpected news did little to dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
To reduce the amplitude or intensity of a vibration, oscillation, or sound; to deaden.
Heavy curtains help dampen the noise coming from the street.
dampenpast participle
Made slightly wet.
She wiped the table with a dampened cloth.
Subdued or reduced in force, intensity, or enthusiasm.
There was a dampened mood in the room after the announcement.
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