dampened

UK
/ˈdæmpənd/
US
/ˈdæmpənəd/

Translations

dampenedadjective
more dampened
Comp.
most dampened
Super.
UK
/ˈdæmpənd/
US
/ˈdæmpənd/
The dampened soil was perfect for planting seeds.
Увлажнённая почва была идеальной для посадки семян.
His enthusiasm was dampened by the negative feedback.
Его энтузиазм был ослаблен негативной обратной связью.
dampenedpast participle
UK
/ˈdæmpənd/
US
/ˈdæmpənd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb 'dampen'.
dampenverb

dampened

Past Simple

dampened
Past Simple
dampened
Past Participle
dampening
Gerund
UK
/ˈdæmpən/
US
/ˈdæmpən/
The rain began to dampen the dry soil.
Дождь начал увлажнять сухую почву.
The news did little to dampen his enthusiasm.
Новости мало ослабили его энтузиазм.
The curtains were used to dampen the sound in the room.
Шторы использовались, чтобы гасить звук в комнате.
Additional translations
dampenpast participle

dampened

Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that has been made slightly wet or whose intensity/spirits have been reduced.

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.