Definition

In a way that is slightly wet or moist.

Example

The ground was damply covered with morning dew.

Conversation

Did you notice how damply the ground feels after the rain?

Yeah, it’s really soggy out there!

I almost slipped when I was walking home.

Same here! I wish it would dry up soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Damply → It is formed from "damp" (from Old English *dampian*, meaning to make wet or moist) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "damply" means in a manner that is wet or moist.

Memory Tip

Think of being wet or moist ('damp') and how the '-ly' suffix indicates the manner of that state. This helps you remember that 'damply' describes something done in a wet manner.

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