Definition of Moist

1. Adjective. Slightly wet. "Eyes moist with tears"

Exact synonyms: Damp, Dampish
Similar to: Wet
Derivative terms: Damp, Dampness, Moistness

Definition of Moist

1. a. Moderately wet; damp; humid; not dry; as, a moist atmosphere or air.

2. v. t. To moisten.

Definition of Moist

1. slightly wet [adj MOISTER, MOISTEST]

Medical Definition of Moist

1. 1. Moderately wet; damp; humid; not dry; as, a moist atmosphere or air. "Moist eyes." 2. Fresh, or new. "Shoes full moist and new." "A draught of moist and corny ale." Origin: OE. Moiste, OF. Moiste, F. Moite, fr. L. Muccidus, for mucidus, moldy, musty. Cf. Mucus, Mucid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moist

moineaus
moira
moira
Moirae
Moirai
Moira Shearer
moire
moire
moires
moire metallique
moire pattern
moire topography
moiser
moisers
moist (current term)
moist (current term)
moisted
moisten
moisten
moistened
moistener
moisteners
moistening
moistens
moister
moistest
moistful
moistify
moisting
moistly

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