moist
Translation
moist, damp
Examples
The cake was very moist and delicious.
The cake was very moist and delicious.
Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Her eyes were moist with tears.
Her eyes were moist with tears.
Grammar Patterns
((after 'to be')) to be moist The air is moist this morning.
((before a noun)) a moist (noun) She wiped her face with a moist towel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: damp, humid; Antonyms: dry, arid
Etymology
From Old French 'moiste', ultimately from Latin 'musteus' meaning 'fresh, new'.
Memory Tips
Often has a positive connotation (like a moist cake), unlike 'damp' which can be negative (a damp basement).