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Meaning of moist

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

moist

Pronunciation:/mɔɪst//mɔɪst/

verb

Definitions

  1. To moisten.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Slightly wet; characterised by the presence of moisture, not dry; damp.

  2. Of eyes: tearful, wet with tears.

  3. Of weather, climate etc.: rainy, damp.

  4. Pertaining to one of the four essential qualities formerly believed to be present in all things, characterised by wetness.