humid heat
Damp, oppressive warmth
Humid heat is warmth combined with high moisture in the air, making temperatures feel more oppressive because sweat evaporates slowly.
The body's cooling system works less efficiently, so 85°F with high humidity can feel worse than 95°F in dry conditions: The humid heat of August in New Orleans is unbearable.
Contrast with dry heat.
- dampSlightly wet
- stickyApt to adhere
- swelteringExtremely hot, uncomfortably so
- muggyUnpleasantly warm and humid
- clammyMoist and cool
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