moisten
Make slightly wet
To moisten is to make something slightly wet or damp, usually deliberately: Moisten the sponge before wiping the counter, She moistened her lips.
The word suggests a light application of liquid rather than soaking.
Things can also moisten on their own: His eyes moistened at the memory.
Saturated with liquid
- dampSlightly wet
- waterClear essential liquid
- sprinkleLight scattering of particles
- soakSaturate with liquid
drench · saturate · soggy · dew · mist · drizzle · sponge · rinse
Moisten while roasting
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- tenderizeMake less tough
sauce · broth · stock · drizzle · gravy · steam · poach · brine
Restore energy or newness
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- spritzLight liquid burst
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- mistFine airborne moisture
cool · invigorate · renew · revive · brighten · cleanse · enliven · rejuvenate
wet
Saturated with liquid
soak · drench · saturate · soggy · dew · mist · drizzle · sponge · rinse · bathe
baste
Moisten while roasting
tenderize · sauce · broth · stock · drizzle · gravy · steam · poach · brine · soak
refresh
Restore energy or newness
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
- spritzLight liquid burst
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
mist · cool · invigorate · renew · revive · brighten · cleanse · enliven · rejuvenate · restore
water
Clear essential liquid
quench · hydration · rehydrate · replenish · electrolytes · liquids · sweat · perspire · absorb · thirst
- moist towelettePre-dampened disposable cloth
- moisture loss
- moist airVapor-laden atmosphere
- moisture wickingDraws sweat from skin
- moisture level
- moist heatWarmth with water present
moist, moisture, moistness, moistened, moistens, moistening, moister, moistly, moistest