adjective
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slightly damp or wet
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saturated with or suggestive of moisture
Related Words
See damp.
Other Word Forms
- moistful adjective
- moistless adjective
- moistly adverb
- moistness noun
- overmoist adjective
- semimoist adjective
Etymology
Origin of moist
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English moiste, from Middle French; connected with Latin mūcidus “musty, moldy”; mucid
Example Sentences
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This ability allows Balanophora to spread quickly into the narrow ecological niche it prefers: dark, moist forest undergrowth where few other plants can survive.
From Science Daily
Jones said as she once again dabbed her moist face with the magical towel.
From Los Angeles Times
It needs to hold its own against a moist, lively interior and survive a hard sear, which means basic white isn’t going to cut it.
From Salon
When asked how to keep a Thanksgiving turkey juicy while cooking, Stewart pointed to her Turkey 101 recipe, which uses cheesecloth or parchment paper to keep the meat moist.
From Salon
With fertile soil, abundant sunshine and moist coastal air, the funnel-shaped valley is noted for long growing seasons and a wide array of crops.
From Los Angeles Times
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