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moist
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- pronunciation:
- moIst
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is moist, it is just a little wet.
I used a moist napkin to wipe my baby brother's face.- antonyms:
- dry
- similar words:
- damp, soggy
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| definition 2: |
If a country has a moist climate, the air carries a lot of water in it and it rains a lot there.
Large parts of Brazil have a very moist climate.- synonyms:
- humid
- antonyms:
- dry
- similar words:
- foggy, rainy, wet
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| definition 3: |
If a food is moist, it still has a fair amount of water inside it after it's cooked. It is not dry. There are many foods, like cupcakes and muffins, that most people enjoy when they are moist.
These brownies are moist and delicious!This chicken is cooked perfectly. It's moist and not dry.- antonyms:
- dry
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| derivations: |
moistly (adj.), moistness (n.) |
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