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- Dictionarymoist/mɔɪst/
adjective
- 1. slightly wet: "the moist, fertile soil" Similar Opposite
- 2. marked by a fluid discharge.
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The meaning of MOIST is slightly or moderately wet : damp. How to use moist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Moist.
slightly wet, especially in a good way: Keep the soil in the pot moist, but not too wet. approving This cake is nice and moist! See also. damp. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. full of or covered with liquid. wet The washing is still wet. moist You must try this carrot cake - it's so moist and delicious. damp The towels are still damp.
Moist definition: moderately or slightly wet; damp. . See examples of MOIST used in a sentence.
slightly wet, especially in a good way: Keep the soil in the pot moist, but not too wet. approving This cake is nice and moist! See also. damp. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. full of or covered with liquid. wet The laundry is still wet. moist You've got to try this carrot cake - it's so moist and delicious.
Moist things feel damp when you touch them — they're just a little bit wet. You might want to bring a blanket to sit on for a picnic, especially if it rained yesterday and the grass is still moist. Your houseplants are happiest when their soil is moist, and cake is most delicious if it's a little moist, not dry and crumbly.
Definition of 'moist' Word Frequency. moist. (mɔɪst ) Word forms: comparative moister , superlative moistest. adjective. Something that is moist is slightly wet. Wipe off any excess make-up with a clean, moist cotton flannel. The soil is reasonably moist after the September rain. Synonyms: damp, wet, dripping, rainy More Synonyms of moist.
Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. moistest, moister. Slightly wet; damp. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Humid. The moist gulf air. American Heritage. Characterized by rain or humidity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Tearful. Webster's New World.
1. Slightly wet; damp: a moist sponge; a dog's moist nose. 2. Humid: the moist gulf air. 3. Characterized by considerable rainfall; rainy: a moist climate. 4. Juicy or succulent; not dried out: Basting keeps the turkey moist in the oven. 5. Tearful: moist eyes.
Definition of moist adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
MOIST meaning: 1. slightly wet: 2. to make something slightly wet, or to become slightly wet. Learn more.
