Ingles

damply

gb/dˈæmpli/ us/dˈæmpli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb literary C1 property
1

in a slightly wet way

In a way that is a little wet.

Padron ng paggamit: [something] hangs/clings/feels damply
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse it where common English prefers phrases like “slightly damp” or “a bit wet.”
Mga kasingkahulugan
moistly (Very close in meaning; often sounds more neutral.) | wetly (Usually suggests more water than ‘damply’.)
Mga kasalungat
dryly (Opposite physical condition: not wet or moist.)
Mga kolokasyon
damply clinging |damply against |damply to the skin |damply hanging |damply matted |damply cool |damply stained |damply smelling
Mga tema
weather |daily_life |describing_things
Mga Halimbawa
  • Her hair lay damply against her neck after the walk in the drizzle.
  • The towels in the guest bathroom smelled damply in the closed air.
  • The shirt clung damply to his back after the sudden rain.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My clothes hung damply on the line.
  • The grass felt damply cold in the morning.
adverb literary C2 property
2

in a discouraging way

In a way that shows little excitement and makes others less excited.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] responds/reacts damply (to [something])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Often confused with ‘dimly’; for this meaning, ‘unenthusiastically’ is usually more natural.
Mga kasingkahulugan
unenthusiastically (Direct and common; focuses on lack of enthusiasm.) | coolly (Suggests emotional distance or reserve.)
Mga kasalungat
enthusiastically (Shows strong positive energy and support.)
Mga kolokasyon
respond damply |react damply |be received damply |applaud damply
Mga tema
emotions |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • The announcement was received damply, with only a few polite claps.
  • She responded damply to the idea, and the room’s excitement faded.
  • He applauded damply, clearly unconvinced by the performance.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • They reacted damply to the news.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
damply
IPA
GB/dˈæmpli/
US/dˈæmpli/
Mga pantig at diin
damply (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (damply)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: damply
  • Plural: damplies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
damplies noun
Core family
damp adjective A2 dampen verb B2 dampness noun
Negative and opposite forms
dry adjective A1
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