humid
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does humid mean? Humid is used to describe air that is full of water vapor.Humid is most commonly applied to weather or the general climate of a place, especially when the temperature is hot.The noun form of humid is humidity.Example: Summertime in Florida is almost unbearably humid.
Related Words
See damp.
Other Word Forms
- humidly adverb
- humidness noun
- subhumid adjective
- unhumid adjective
Etymology
Origin of humid
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin (h)ūmidus, equivalent to (h)ūm(ēre) “to be moist” + -idus -id 4
Example Sentences
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These light-colored spots stand out sharply against the surrounding terrain and suggest that some regions of Mars once hosted humid environments with frequent rainfall, similar to tropical areas on Earth.
From Science Daily
Death cap mushrooms are known to sprout across the state of California but they thrive in shady, humid or moist environments under live oak and cultivated cork oak trees.
From Los Angeles Times
Clare says bright lounge areas, with lots of light, are ideal for monsteras, while warm and humid kitchens suit peace lilies.
From BBC
Triathletes are often racing for more than four hours, in hot and humid conditions.
From BBC
Toilets ran out of water, torrential thunderstorms flooded the venue, and delegates struggled to cope in hot, humid rooms.
From BBC
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