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moist

adjective

ˈmȯist How to pronounce moist (audio)
1
: slightly or moderately wet : damp
I love cookies when they are moist and chewy.
2
: tearful
the eyes of both of us … were moist with the joy of success Jack London
3
: characterized by high humidity
Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface.
moistly adverb
moistness
ˈmȯis(t)-nəs How to pronounce moist (audio)
noun

Synonyms

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wet, damp, dank, moist, humid mean covered or more or less soaked with liquid.

wet usually implies saturation but may suggest a covering of a surface with water or something (such as paint) not yet dry.

slipped on the wet pavement

damp implies a slight or moderate absorption and often connotes an unpleasant degree of moisture.

clothes will mildew if stored in a damp place

dank implies a more distinctly disagreeable or unwholesome dampness.

a prisoner in a cold, dank cell

moist applies to what is slightly damp or not felt as dry.

treat the injury with moist heat

humid applies to the presence of much water vapor in the air.

a hot, humid climate

Example Sentences

I love cookies when they are moist and chewy. The pork chops were tender and moist. a moist and spongy chocolate cake The plant grows best in direct sunlight and with rich, moist soil. She dabbed her moist eyes with a handkerchief. Fog is formed when warm moist air moves over a cold surface. The eggs will hatch sooner in warm, moist conditions. See More
Recent Examples on the Web These monsoons bring warm, moist air from the southwest Indian Ocean to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Caitlin Mclean, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 Refrigerant ones, like the Frigidaire FFAD2233W1, use a fan to pull moist air in through a filter and pass it over a cold metal plate. Daniel Varghese, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 These portable machines use a fan to draw in moist air, run it through coils that cool it down, and trap the resulting condensation in a water reservoir. Paige Szmodis, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2022 Two vertical oils depicting the Shenandoah Valley feel drenched in moist, sweet light. Lance Esplund, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 The monsoon is composed of moist, unstable air that originates far to the south, in the subtropics. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 If the fish is skinless, the flesh should appear moist, freshly cut, and cleanly skinned. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 Camellias prefer partial shade and consistently moist, rich soil. Laurren Welch, Country Living, 28 July 2022 Keep in mind that the right soil—not too dry, moist, or hot—is key for this type of flower. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English moiste, from Anglo-French, perhaps from Vulgar Latin *muscidus, alteration of Latin mucidus slimy, from mucus nasal mucus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of moist was in the 14th century

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