Their joy was dampened somewhat when it became known that the defenders were largely invalids.

But their enthusiasm for the humor seemed somewhat dampened.

It's safe to say expectations have been dampened somewhat.

Toledo's charms can be dampened somewhat if the streets are choked up with tour groups.

The madness in his eyes was dampened somewhat by pain.

But my initial enthusiasm was dampened somewhat when I tested a Sedona for a week.

Frowning, she added, "And there are those whose enthusiasm seems to have dampened somewhat since our arrival."

Beyond the perimeter, however, I must admit that my spirits were somewhat dampened by the devastation which met our eyes.

His initial elation was dampened somewhat by the knowledge that the Hawkeye crew would not take what e said at face value.

But it was a strain, especially now with the party in the Julia Mode, where his power was somewhat dampened.