moist

mɔɪst

moyst

foistjoisthoistvoiced

Definition & Meaning of "moist"in English

moist

ADJECTIVE

containing a small amount of moisture

damp

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

moistest

Comparative

moister

gradable

Examples

The soil in the garden was moist after a recent rainfall, perfect for planting seeds.

characterized by a significant amount of rainfall

rainy

wet

Examples

The region's moist climate supports diverse plant life that thrives in the rainfall.

having tears present or a tendency to weep

misty

tearful

teary

watery

cloudy

Examples

Her moist eyes betrayed the sadness she tried to hide during the ceremony.

soft, weak, or lacking strength

Dialect

British

Offensive

Slang

Examples

Don't be so moist, man; stand up for yourself.

Lexical Tree

moisten

moistly

moistness

moist

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Definition & Meaning of "moist"in English

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