Moistness: meaning, definitions and examples

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moistness

[ ˈmɔɪstnɪs ]

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feeling

The state or quality of being slightly wet or damp.

Synonyms

dampness, humidity, wetness

Examples of usage

The moistness of the soil was perfect for planting flowers.
Her hands were covered in the moistness of the morning dew.

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atmosphere

A feeling of dampness in the air.

Synonyms

dampness, humidity, mugginess

Examples of usage

The moistness in the air made it difficult to dry the laundry outside.
The room was filled with a heavy moistness that made it uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "moistness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 umidade

🇮🇳 नमी

🇩🇪 Feuchtigkeit

🇮🇩 kelembaban

🇺🇦 вологість

🇵🇱 wilgotność

🇯🇵 湿気 (しっけ)

🇫🇷 humidité

🇪🇸 humedad

🇹🇷 nem

🇰🇷 습기

🇸🇦 رطوبة

🇨🇿 vlhkost

🇸🇰 vlhkosť

🇨🇳 湿气 (shīqì)

🇸🇮 vlaga

🇮🇸 raki

🇰🇿 ылғалдылық

🇬🇪 სითხე

🇦🇿 nəmlik

🇲🇽 humedad

Word origin

The word 'moistness' originated from the Middle English word 'moistnesse', which came from the Old French 'moistness' and ultimately from the Latin 'macer', meaning 'wet'. The concept of moistness has been associated with feelings of humidity, dampness, and wetness throughout history, with references dating back to ancient civilizations and their understanding of the environment.

See also: moist, moisten, moisture, moisturize.