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moist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mɔɪst/

moist means: A little wet, often in a pleasant or useful way.

adjective

SLIGHTLY WETB2

A little wet, often in a pleasant or useful way.

  • The cake is soft and moist.
  • Keep the soil moist until the seeds grow.
  • Her eyes became moist when she heard the news.

Similar words: damp, slightly wet

Opposites: dry

Common phrases: moist cake, keep moist, moist soil

Questions about moist

What does moist mean?

A little wet, often in a pleasant or useful way.

What is moist in other languages?

Türkçe: nemli · Español: húmedo · Français: humide · Deutsch: feucht · Italiano: umido · 日本語: 湿った

How do you pronounce moist?

It is pronounced /mɔɪst/.

How do you use moist in a sentence?

The cake is soft and moist. Keep the soil moist until the seeds grow.

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