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moist

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adjective

moister, moistest.

moderately or slightly wet; damp.
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(of the eyes) tearful.
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accompanied by or connected with liquid or moisture.
(of the air) having high humidity.

moist

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adjective

slightly damp or wet
saturated with or suggestive of moisture

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Derived Forms

ˈ��Ǿ��ٱ��, adverb
ˈ��Ǿ��ٲԱ��, noun

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moist¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English moiste, from Middle French; connected with Latin ��ū��ܲ� “musty, moldy”; mucid

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Word History and Origins

Origin of moist¹

C14: from Old French, ultimately related to Latin ��ū��ܲ� musty, from ��ū��ܲ� mucus

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Synonym Study

See damp.

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So obviously I want fresh, I want moist, but not oily moist.

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But honestly, the chicken is so flavorful and moist that a sauce can feel unnecessary.

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Alto Hospicio's fog forms over the Pacific Ocean - when warm, moist air flows over cold water - and is then blown over the mountains.

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�� you might recognize as a modern-style fruitcake – a moist, leavened dessert studded with fruits and nuts – was probably first baked in the early Middle Ages in Europe.

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She also said she would not touch bread if "it is moist".

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