moist
adjective
moderately or slightly wet; damp.
moistness
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a word derived from
moist.
Example Sentences
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At 2 p.m. in the basement of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, the mood was distrustful, the air was humid with human moistness, and the disagreements over minor procedural issues simply would not end.
From Slate ● May 6, 2024
It’s the kind of cake alchemy of my dreams: A glossy, sweet meringue spread over cake batter and baked together until the meringue is bronzed and crisp while the cake reaches optimum moistness and fluffiness.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 1, 2023
No one will know that there's pumpkin in these brownies, but they lend moistness and help create that picture-perfect crackly top.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2021
In all cases, purchase nice thick fillets or steaks with the skin on when possible to help retain moistness.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2017
A little moistness in her eyes the only sign of the Chernobyl in her lungs.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
