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moist
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- pronunciation:
- moIst
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
slightly or somewhat wet.
His skin was moist with sweat.She wiped the baby's face with a moist napkin.- antonyms:
- dry
- similar words:
- clammy, damp, dank, sodden, soggy, sopping
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| definition 2: |
characterized by or associated with moisture or high humidity.
These plants grow in a moist climate.- synonyms:
- humid
- antonyms:
- dry
- similar words:
- clammy, dewy, foggy, hazy, misty, muggy, rainy, steamy, wet
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| definition 3: |
having a pleasing or proper amount of wetness.
This is a delicious, moist cake.- antonyms:
- dry
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| definition 4: |
of the eyes, wet with tears.
Her eyes were moist as she held her baby.- synonyms:
- tearful, teary
- similar words:
- damp, wet
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| related words: |
aqueous |
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| derivations: |
moistly (adj.), moistness (n.) |
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