moist
Not quite dry
Moist describes something slightly wet—damp but not soaking.
A moist towelette is wet enough to clean with.
Moist cake has good texture, not dry.
Moist soil holds water well for plants.
The word has acquired a reputation as unpleasant-sounding, which some people find amusing and others genuinely dislike: Don't say moist around her.
Saturated with liquid
- dewOvernight surface condensation
- dewyCovered in condensation
- drizzleVery light precipitation
- mistFine airborne moisture
dank · soggy · waterlogged · saturated · soaked · dampness · wetness · clammy
Covered in condensation
- suppleFlexing without damage
- hydratedSufficiently supplied with fluid
- plumpAgreeably fat, well-filled
- glowingGiving off steady light
soft · smooth · lotion · moisturizer · complexion · skincare · radiant · fresh
Moist and cool
- sweatyMoist from exertion
- stickyApt to adhere
- slimyWet, slippery, unpleasant
- squelchyWet and yielding noisily
oozy · moldy · mildewy · dank · fusty · greasy · tacky · gooey
Of hot, humid regions
- muggyUnpleasantly warm and humid
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- steamyHot, moist, or erotic
- stickyApt to adhere
sultry · balmy · sweltering · monsoon · dewpoint · perspiration · rainforest · condensation
wet
Saturated with liquid
mist · dank · soggy · waterlogged · saturated · soaked · dampness · wetness · clammy · condensation
dewy
Covered in condensation
glowing · soft · smooth · lotion · moisturizer · complexion · skincare · radiant · fresh · healthy
clammy
Moist and cool
squelchy · oozy · moldy · mildewy · dank · fusty · greasy · tacky · gooey · uncomfortable
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
sticky · sultry · balmy · sweltering · monsoon · dewpoint · perspiration · rainforest · condensation · greenhouse
juicy
Full of moisture
cake · brownies · muffins · bread · cookies · dessert · batter · crumb · spongy · fudgy
cake
Frosted baked dessert
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- browniesDense chocolate baked squares
- muffinsIndividual baked breakfast cakes
bread · crumb · flour · eggs · sugar · oven · dough · recipe · sponge · frosting
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- bread qualitiesfresh, stale, soft, crusty, crispy
- bread texturescrusty, soft, chewy, fluffy, dense
- dessert qualitiessweet, creamy, rich, decadent, indulgent
- moisturehumidity, dampness, wetness, wet, dry
- moisture termshumidity, wetness, dampness, dryness, saturation
- moist towelettePre-dampened disposable cloth
- moisture loss
- moisturizing creamHydrating skin product
- moist airVapor-laden atmosphere
- moisture wickingDraws sweat from skin
- moisture level
moisture, moisten, moistness, moistened, moisturize, moistens, moistening, moisturizing, moister