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moist

Syllabification: (moist)
Pronunciation: /moist/

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Definition of moist

adjective

  • slightly wet; damp or humid:the air was moist and heavy
  • (of the eyes) wet with tears:her brother’s eyes became moist
  • (of a climate) rainy.
  • Medicine marked by a fluid discharge.

Derivatives

moistly

adverb

moistness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French moiste, based on Latin mucidus 'moldy' (influenced by musteus 'fresh', from mustum: see must2)

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