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View usage for: (mɔɪst) Word forms: comparative moister, superlative moistestadjectiveSomething 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 (mɔɪst) adjective2. saturated with or suggestive of moisture Derived forms moistly (ˈmoistly) adverb moistness (ˈmoistness) noun Word origin C14: from Old French, ultimately related to Latin mūcidus musty, from mūcus mucusmoist in American English (mɔɪst) adjective2. suggestive of the presence of liquid a moist sound SIMILAR WORDS: wet Derived forms moistly (ˈmoistly) adverb moistness (ˈmoistness) noun Word origin OFr moiste < VL * muscidus, altered (prob. infl. by L musteus, of new wine, fresh < mustum, must 3) < L mucidus, moldy < mucus, mucus Examples of 'moist' in a sentencemoist Allowing the joint to cool in the sauce will keep the meat moist and thicken the stew.Plant in moist soil in partial shade. Keep the rice moist but not too wet.Grow in a sheltered position where you can smell the flowers in moist, well-drained soil.Ideally, plant them straight away, or heel them in somewhere in moist soil in the shade before moving them to their permanent position.Additional stuffing under the skin is a nice touch and keeps the meat moist.The surface of the compost should be reasonably moist and free of weeds.Then serve to exceptionally moist carrot cake.This will keep the tree moist and hold it firmly in the container.The ground needs to be kept reasonably moist and you should remove any weeds that emerge.Leave to soak for at least six hours or ideally overnight for a really moist cake.They clump up happily over a few years in moist soil and you can divide them with ease.Enough moist air reaches the capital to make it a wetter and duller place but it is also warmer.Keep it moist but not wet.Needs moist soil all year round.Bake for ten minutes on a middle shelf until the fish is just cooked and the vegetables are moist rather than wet.The flesh is creamy, moist and very good.These plants need a sunny position and fertile, moist soil.It should still be slightly moist in the centre, but it will firm up as it cools.The crumbs should still be slightly moist to the touch; they will dry and harden as they cool.But the mass of warm, moist tropical air carried in an old hurricane can hang in the atmosphere like an unexploded bomb.The lamb continues to cook while it is left to rest, leaving the meat so moist and tender that you can virtually cut it with a spoon. British English: moist / mɔɪst/ ADJECTIVE Something that is moist is slightly wet. The soil is moist after the September rain. - American English: moist
- Arabic: مُبَلّلُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: úmido
- Chinese: 潮湿的
- Croatian: vlažan
- Czech: vlhký
- Danish: fugtig
- Dutch: vochtig
- European Spanish: húmedo
- Finnish: kostea
- French: moite
- German: feucht
- Greek: υγρός
- Italian: umido
- Japanese: 湿った
- Korean: 축축한
- Norwegian: fuktig
- Polish: wilgotny
- European Portuguese: húmido
- Romanian: umed
- Russian: влажный
- Latin American Spanish: húmedo
- Swedish: fuktig
- Thai: ชื้น
- Turkish: ıslak
- Ukrainian: вологий
- Vietnamese: ẩm ướt
Chinese translation of 'moist'Definition slightly damp or wet Wipe off any excess with a clean, moist flannel. Synonyms dripping dewy not dry drizzly dampish wettish Additional synonymsDefinition unpleasantly moist and sticky My shirt was clammy with sweat. Synonyms moist, sweating, damp, sticky, sweaty, slimyDefinition (esp. of cellars or caves) unpleasantly damp and chilly The kitchen was dank and cheerless. Synonyms damp, dripping, moist, soggy, clammy, dewy Definition (of the weather) damp and warm Visitors can expect hot and humid conditions. Synonyms damp, sticky, moist, wet, steamy, sultry, dank, clammy, muggyAdditional synonymsa rainy night Synonyms wet, damp, inclement, drizzly, showery Definition moist and heavy soggy cheese and tomato sandwiches Synonyms sodden, saturated, moist, heavy, soaked, dripping, waterlogged, sopping, mushy, spongy, pulpyDefinition moistened, covered, or soaked with water or some other liquid He rubbed his wet hair with a towel. Synonyms damp, soaked, soaking, dripping, saturated, moist, drenched, watery, soggy, sodden, waterlogged, moistened, dank, sopping, aqueous, wringing wet |