Example Sentences

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Then Leroshi found a patch of wettish sand in the sunbaked Ewaso Ng’iro riverbed.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022

“On the one hand, some people say that it looked warmish and wettish, at least occasionally. On another hand, nobody can figure out how it could have been warmish and wettish.”

From The Verge • Oct. 2, 2017

Based on fancy CFS models, using Met Office numbers, Jackone expects a "wettish" buildup to Glastonbury, followed by "wet/damp" and a gradual "drying up".

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2013

Mom closed the door behind Mr. Fitzgibbons and looked at me with wettish eyes.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

The latter were none the worse for their ducking, except that their clothes were wettish.

From Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman by Lacey, C. J. de