moist

[moist]

adjective

moister, moistest 

1. moderately or slightly wet; damp.

   Synonyms: dank
   Antonyms: dry

2. (of the eyes) tearful.

   Antonyms: dry

3. accompanied by or connected with liquid or moisture.

4. (of the air) having high humidity.

moist

/ mɔɪst /

adjective

1. slightly damp or wet

2. saturated with or suggestive of moisture

Other Word Forms

• moistful adjective
• moistless adjective
• moistly adverb
• moistness noun
• overmoist adjective
• semimoist adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of moist¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English moiste, from Middle French; connected with Latin mūcidus “musty, moldy”; mucid

Word History and Origins

Origin of moist¹

C14: from Old French, ultimately related to Latin mūcidus musty, from mūcus _mucus

Synonym Study

See damp.

Example Sentences

A quintessential fall treat, TJ’s Apple Cider Donuts are soft, moist, cozy and slightly spicy.

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But even when rain isn’t falling, Southern California will feel the effects of the moist air mass over the region.

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The temperature dipped into the 60s as moist ocean air crept inland.

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They're caused by a sudden updraft in humid, moist air, which leads to a heavy and localised burst of rain.

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Western blacklegged ticks thrive in moist, cool environments.

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Related Words

• damp 
• humid 
• muggy 
• rainy 
• soggy 
• watery