moist
/mɔɪst/
adjective
- Slightly wet; damp, but not soaking.
- The soil in the garden was moist after the morning rain.
- She wiped the counter with a moist cloth to remove the crumbs.
- The cake was perfectly moist and delicious.
- (of air or climate) containing a noticeable amount of water vapor; humid.
- He opened the window to let out the moist air from the shower.
- Plants in the rainforest thrive in the moist climate.
- The moist air from the ocean made the beach feel warm and sticky.
- (of eyes) slightly wet with tears.
- Her eyes grew moist as she listened to the heartfelt speech.
- He blinked back the moist feeling in his eyes during the sad movie.
- The old photograph made his eyes moist with happy memories.