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Mugginess: meaning, definitions and examples

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mugginess

 

[หˆmสŒษกiหŒnษ™s ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

weather

The quality of being warm, damp, and unpleasantly humid.

Synonyms

damp, humid, sticky.

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Word Description / Examples
mugginess

This word is often used to describe a hot and sweaty feeling in the air, usually making people feel uncomfortable. It implies a combination of heat and excessive moisture.

  • The mugginess of the summer evenings made it hard to sleep.
  • The mugginess in the crowded room was unbearable.
humid

This word is typically used in a more neutral way to describe weather conditions where there is a high level of moisture in the air. It can relate to climates or specific days.

  • The weather forecast predicts a humid day ahead.
  • Tropical regions are often humid throughout the year.
damp

This word is used to describe something that is slightly wet or moist, often in a way that is uncomfortable or undesirable. It can refer to weather, rooms, or objects.

  • The basement was damp and smelled musty.
  • After the rain, the ground was still damp.
sticky

This word often describes a situation where both heat and moisture are high, making surfaces and skin feel tacky. It can also describe surfaces that are glue-like.

  • The humidity made my skin feel sticky and uncomfortable.
  • The sticky note wouldn't peel off the surface cleanly.

Examples of usage

  • The mugginess of the air made it difficult to breathe.
  • The mugginess of the room made it uncomfortable to stay inside.

Interesting Facts

Weather Patterns

  • Mugginess is often caused by high humidity, which is when there's a lot of moisture in the air.
  • Tropical regions are typically muggier than others because they have warmer temperatures and higher humidity.
  • Mugginess can make hot temperatures feel even hotter, which is why weather reports often include humidity levels.

Health Effects

  • High levels of humidity can make it challenging for our bodies to cool down, leading to overheating or heat-related illnesses.
  • Mugginess can affect sleep quality, causing discomfort during the night and making it hard for some people to rest.
  • People with respiratory issues may find mugginess exacerbates their conditions, as humid air can be harder to breathe.

Cultural References

  • In literature, mugginess often sets a mood for tension or discomfort, used to evoke feelings of oppression or lethargy.
  • Songs about summer often mention mugginess, celebrating or lamenting the heavy, sticky weather that accompanies it.
  • Regional sayings about mugginess can reveal cultural attitudes towards hot and humid summers, guiding how communities prepare or cope.

Geographical Influence

  • Cities near large bodies of water, like the Gulf of Mexico, tend to experience higher mugginess levels because of evaporating moisture.
  • Mountainous areas can sometimes have a 'muggy' feeling in summer, despite being cooler overall, due to orographic lifting of moist air.
  • Some regions have a seasonal pattern of mugginess, typically peaking during the summer months when temperatures rise.

Science of Humidity

  • Humidity is measured as a percentage, known as relative humidity, which compares the current air's moisture to the maximum amount it can hold at that temperature.
  • When warm air containing moisture cools, it can lead to condensation, creating visible droplets like dew or fog, often during muggy conditions.
  • Certain indoor environments, like greenhouses, may control mugginess to create ideal growing conditions, balancing heat and moisture for plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "mugginess" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น umidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwรผle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelembaban

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 nem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุทูˆุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlhkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlhkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝฎๆนฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlaลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะปา“ะฐะปะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ humedad

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,536, 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.