Wet-blanket meaning

One that discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm.
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A person or thing whose presence or influence lessens the enthusiasm or joy of others.
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(idiomatic) A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
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Wet-blanket Sentence Examples

  • I am far from throwing a wet blanket over any innocent mirth.

  • Water feels things deeper than the other signs and, because of this emotional depth, can either be a great match or a wet blanket.

  • While I preferred not to toss a wet blanket on her quest, I remained far more pragmatic.

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