moist

moist · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Slightly wet; damp.

  2. 2.

    (of food) Pleasantly soft and not dry.

  3. 3.

    (of climate or weather) Humid; having a lot of moisture in the air.

Related words

Antonyms: arid, dry, parched
See also: damp, humid, moisture
Synonyms: damp, humid, wet

Etymology

From Old French moiste ("damp"), probably from Latin musteus ("fresh, new"), from mustum ("new wine"). The word entered English in the 14th century.