wettish
A bit damp
Somewhat wet; slightly damp or moist.
The word is uncommon, appearing mainly in older or literary contexts: The wettish ground squelched underfoot.
Like other -ish adjectives, it softens the base quality—not quite wet, but tending that direction.
Overnight surface condensation
- dewyCovered in condensation
- clammyMoist and cool
- dankDisagreeably cold and wet
- mildewFungus from dampness
condensation · moisture · dampness · soggy · humid · muggy · moist · drizzly
dew
Overnight surface condensation
mildew · condensation · moisture · dampness · soggy · humid · muggy · moist · drizzly · misty
clammy
Moist and cool
dank · dewy · slick · cool · soft · spongy · squidgy · slightly damp · air-dried · touch
drizzle
Very light precipitation
light rain · mist · fog · overcast · rainy · damp · precipitation · drizzling · haze · cloudy
boggy
Saturated and soft
squelchy · waterlogged · sodden · fenny · miry · oozy · spongy · soft · saturated · slushy
- bed wettingInvoluntary urination during sleep
- wetting oneselfUnintentional release of urine
- wetting one's whistleHaving a drink
- wetting downMaking something damp