moisturize

especially British, mois·tur·ise

[mois-chuh-rahyz]

verb (used with object)

moisturized, moisturizing 

1. to add or restore moisture to (something).

   to moisturize one's skin with lotion; to moisturize air.

verb (used without object)

moisturized, moisturizing 

1. to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture.

   a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.

moisturize

/ ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to add or restore moisture to (the air, the skin, etc)

Other Word Forms

• demoisturize verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of moisturize¹

First recorded in 1940–45; moisture + -ize

Example Sentences

Her dark skin pops under the orange-and-blue dress she’s wearing, and her hair shines in moisturized coils that are nestled together on her head.

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Since men are expected to be moisturizing more anyway, the NBA — the league with the skimpiest uniforms of any major sports league in America — should be in the skin game.

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It includes a face steam, extractions and face massage along with a brief neck and shoulder massage while a moisturizing mask is being applied.

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The balm also kept my lips moisturized and prevented any chafing where my legs rub together.

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The moisturizing effects of seaweed are also prized by the beauty industry as today's consumers place greater value on natural – and environmentally friendly – skincare ingredients.

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Related Words

• dampen 
• drench 
• rinse 
• saturate 
• soak 
• sprinkle 
• squirt 
• steam 
• wash 
• wet