What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dewed
Example
The grass was dewed and glistened in the sunlight. [dewed: adjective]
Example
The flowers were dewed over after a night of rain. [dewed: verb]
dampened
Example
I dampened the cloth before wiping the table. [dampened: verb]
Example
The ground was dampened after the rain. [dampened: adjective]
Example
The bad news dampened his spirits. [dampened: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dampened is more commonly used than dewed in everyday language, as it has a wider range of contexts and applications.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dewed and dampened?
Both dewed and dampened are relatively informal words, but dampened can be used in more formal contexts, such as academic writing or professional settings.
