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   moist

   /mɔɪst/

   adjective

   • 1. slightly wet: "the moist, fertile soil" Similar dampdampishsteamyhumidmuggyclammydankmoisture-ladenwetwettishrainydrizzlydrizzlingdewydrippingsoggysweatystickydialect:claggyOpposite dry
   • ▪ (of the eyes) wet with tears: "her brother's eyes became moist" Similar tearfultearydewy-eyedwaterymisty
   • ▪ (of a climate) rainy: "exposure to the Atlantic on the west gives rise to a cool, moist climate" Similar dampdampishsteamyhumidmuggyclammydankmoisture-ladenwetwettishrainydrizzlydrizzlingdewydrippingsoggysweatystickydialect:claggyOpposite dry
   • 2. marked by a fluid discharge.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French moiste, based on Latin mucidus ‘mouldy’ (influenced by musteus ‘fresh’, from mustum: see must2).

   Derivatives

   • 1. moistly adverb
   • 2. moistness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Moist means slightly wet, especially in a good way. Learn how to use moist in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and compare with damp and soaked.

   • English (US)

     slightly wet, especially in a good way: Keep the soil in the...

   • Znaczenie Moist, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     moist definicja: 1. slightly wet, especially in a good way:...

   • Moist: Polish Translation

     MOIST translate: wilgotny, wilgotny. Learn more in the...

   • Moist: German Translation

     moist translate: feucht. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Moist: Japanese Translation

     MOIST translate: （しっとりと）湿った, 湿（しめ）った, しっとりした. Learn more in...

   • Moist: French Translation

     moist translate: humide, mœlleux/-euse, moite, humide. Learn...

   • Moist: Arabic Translation

     moist translate: رَطِب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Moist Spanish Translation

     MOIST translate: húmedo, húmedo/da [masculine-feminine,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › moistMoist Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Moist means slightly or moderately wet, tearful, or characterized by high humidity. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of moist from Merriam-Webster.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOIST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Moist means slightly wet, especially in a good way. Learn how to use moist in a sentence, see synonyms and antonyms, and compare with damp and soaked.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › moistMOIST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Moist means moderately or slightly wet; damp. It can also describe something that is accompanied by or connected with liquid or moisture. See the origin, word history, and usage of moist in sentences.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmoist adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Moist means slightly wet, often in a way that is pleasant or useful. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes for moist.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › moistMoist - definition of moist by The Free Dictionary

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   Moist means slightly wet, damp, or humid. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of moist in different languages and contexts.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › moistMoist - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. SKIP TO CONTENT