Moistest: meaning, definitions and examples
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moistest
[ ˈmɔɪstɪst ]
descriptive quality
The term 'moistest' is the superlative form of 'moist', describing something that has the highest degree of moisture. It is often used in contexts relating to food, soil, and climate. For instance, in cooking, a cake can be described as the moistest when it has the richest texture and retains the most moisture. In environmental studies, the moistest conditions can refer to areas with the highest humidity levels. This word is commonly used in both casual and formal discussions to emphasize the level of dampness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This cake is the moistest I've ever tasted.
- The moistest part of the forest is near the stream.
- She noticed that the moistest soil produced the healthiest plants.
Translations
Translations of the word "moistest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais úmido
🇮🇳 सबसे नम
🇩🇪 feuchtesten
🇮🇩 paling lembab
🇺🇦 найвологіший
🇵🇱 najwilgotniejszy
🇯🇵 最も湿った
🇫🇷 le plus humide
🇪🇸 más húmedo
🇹🇷 en nemli
🇰🇷 가장 습한
🇸🇦 الأكثر رطوبة
🇨🇿 nejvlhčí
🇸🇰 najvlhkejší
🇨🇳 最潮湿的
🇸🇮 najvlažnejši
🇮🇸 mesta rakast
🇰🇿 ең ылғалды
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნოტიო
🇦🇿 ən nəmli
🇲🇽 más húmedo
Etymology
The word 'moist' has its origins in the Middle English term 'moist', which meant 'damp' or 'wet'. Its roots can be traced back further to Old French 'moiste', coming from Latin 'mānsuētīnus', derived from 'mānēre', meaning 'to remain' or 'to stay'. The superlative form 'moistest' follows typical English grammar rules by adding the suffix '-est' to denote the highest degree in comparison. While 'moist' has been in use since the 14th century, 'moistest' appears to have emerged as the language evolved and became more nuanced in its descriptive capabilities. Today, while some might find the word slightly off-putting, it remains a crucial term in culinary arts, agriculture, and meteorology.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,592, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.