Moister: meaning, definitions and examples

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moister

 

[ หˆmษ”ษชstษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing wetness

Moister refers to a state of being slightly wet or damp. It describes a condition where there is a moderate amount of moisture present, often in relation to the atmosphere or specific materials.

Synonyms

damp, humid, soggy, wet

Examples of usage

  • The air felt moister after the rain.
  • I prefer a moister cake for dessert.
  • The soil is moister due to the recent watering.

Translations

Translations of the word "moister" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น humidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเฅ€เคฏเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuchtigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelembapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะพะณั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wilgotnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆนฟๆฐ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humiditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุทูˆุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlhkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlhkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆนฟๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlaga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rakaskapur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะปา“ะฐะปะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rรผtubษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humedad

Etymology

The word 'moister' is the comparative form of 'moist', which originates from the Latin 'mฤnstus', meaning 'wet'. The term evolved through the Old French 'moiste', which meant 'wet' or 'damp'. During the late Middle Ages, it began to be used in English to refer to a state of slight wetness, particularly in relation to food and environmental conditions. The comparative form 'moister' signifies a greater degree of moisture. Over time, the usage of 'moist' has often elicited mixed reactions, with some finding it unappealing due to its association with dampness. Nonetheless, the term has remained integral in various contexts, including cooking, gardening, and meteorology.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,602 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.