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humid

hu·mid

humid

 
 
pronunciation:
hyu mihd
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part of speech: adjective
definition: having a relatively high amount of moisture or water vapor; damp.
The climate of the southern United States is humid in the summers.The humid air made us all feel uncomfortably hot.
synonyms:
moist
similar words:
clammy, dewy, muggy, steamy, sticky, sultry, sweltering
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derivations: humidly (adv.), humidness (n.)
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  • humidifier:
    an appliance that adds moisture to the air in a building.
  • humidity:
    moisture in the air.
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