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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.
adjective. uk / mɔɪst / us / mɔɪst / Add to word list. 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.
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. damp The towels are still damp. soaked Your clothes are soaked! soaking It rained in the middle of the night, and when we woke up our sleeping bags were soaking wet. See more results »
Moist definition: moderately or slightly wet; damp. . See examples of MOIST used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
