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Moistly: meaning, definitions and examples

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moistly

 

[ ˈmɔɪstli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of moisture

Moistly describes something that is somewhat wet or damp. It typically refers to a condition that is not completely dry, often used in relation to the texture or state of a substance.

Synonyms

damply, humidly, wetly

Examples of usage

  • The cake was moistly baked to perfection.
  • He wiped the fogged glass moistly with his sleeve.
  • The ground was moistly covered with dew in the morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "moistly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 umedamente

🇮🇳 नमकीन तरीके से

🇩🇪 feucht

🇮🇩 basah

🇺🇦 вологувато

🇵🇱 wilgotnie

🇯🇵 湿ったように

🇫🇷 humide

🇪🇸 húmedamente

🇹🇷 nemli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 축축하게

🇸🇦 بشكل رطب

🇨🇿 vlhce

🇸🇰 vlhko

🇨🇳 潮湿地

🇸🇮 vlažno

🇮🇸 rakt

🇰🇿 сулы

🇬🇪 ნესტიანი

🇦🇿 rütubətli

🇲🇽 húmedamente

Etymology

The word 'moistly' is derived from the adjective 'moist,' which comes from the Middle English word 'moist,' meaning 'damp' or 'wet.' It can be traced back to the Old French 'moiste,' which was derived from the Latin 'mānsuētīnus' meaning 'damp' and 'wet.' The use of the suffix '-ly' transforms the adjective into an adverb, allowing it to describe actions or states in relation to moisture. The evolution of the term reflects the human experience with various environmental factors, particularly in describing the feel and texture of food, soil, and climate. Over time, 'moistly' has found its place in both literary and everyday language but can also evoke mixed reactions due to its association with foods that should be moist and delightful.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,535, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.